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
ADC7BF
RGB
173, 199, 191
HSL
162, 19%, 73%
HSB
162, 13%, 78%
CMYK
13, 0, 4, 22
LAB
78, -10, 1
LCH
78, 10, 175
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 175
XYZ
47, 53, 57
LUV
78, -14, 3
HWB
162, 68%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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