Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
ADC6CA
RGB
173, 198, 202
HSL
188, 21%, 74%
HSB
188, 14%, 79%
CMYK
14, 2, 0, 21
LAB
78, -8, -5
LCH
78, 10, 212
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 208
XYZ
48, 54, 64
LUV
78, -13, -6
HWB
188, 68%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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