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
ADCDC8
RGB
173, 205, 200
HSL
171, 24%, 74%
HSB
171, 16%, 80%
CMYK
16, 0, 2, 20
LAB
80, -12, -1
LCH
80, 12, 186
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 185
XYZ
49, 57, 63
LUV
80, -17, 0
HWB
171, 68%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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