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
ADCBBA
RGB
173, 203, 186
HSL
146, 22%, 74%
HSB
146, 15%, 80%
CMYK
15, 0, 8, 20
LAB
79, -13, 5
LCH
79, 14, 159
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 161
XYZ
47, 55, 55
LUV
79, -15, 10
HWB
146, 68%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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