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
ADCBDA
RGB
173, 203, 218
HSL
200, 38%, 77%
HSB
200, 21%, 85%
CMYK
21, 7, 0, 15
LAB
80, -8, -11
LCH
80, 14, 234
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 229
XYZ
51, 57, 75
LUV
80, -16, -16
HWB
200, 68%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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