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
ADC8BA
RGB
173, 200, 186
HSL
149, 20%, 73%
HSB
149, 13%, 78%
CMYK
13, 0, 7, 22
LAB
78, -11, 4
LCH
78, 12, 162
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 163
XYZ
47, 54, 54
LUV
78, -14, 8
HWB
149, 68%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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