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
ADC8BD
RGB
173, 200, 189
HSL
156, 20%, 73%
HSB
156, 13%, 78%
CMYK
13, 0, 5, 22
LAB
78, -11, 2
LCH
78, 11, 168
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 169
XYZ
47, 54, 56
LUV
78, -14, 6
HWB
156, 68%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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