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
ADC8D0
RGB
173, 200, 208
HSL
194, 27%, 75%
HSB
194, 17%, 82%
CMYK
17, 4, 0, 18
LAB
79, -8, -7
LCH
79, 11, 222
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 218
XYZ
49, 55, 68
LUV
79, -15, -10
HWB
194, 68%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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