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
ADC7CB
RGB
173, 199, 203
HSL
188, 22%, 74%
HSB
188, 15%, 80%
CMYK
15, 2, 0, 20
LAB
78, -8, -5
LCH
78, 10, 211
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 208
XYZ
48, 54, 64
LUV
78, -14, -6
HWB
188, 68%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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