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
ADCED2
RGB
173, 206, 210
HSL
186, 29%, 75%
HSB
186, 18%, 82%
CMYK
18, 2, 0, 18
LAB
80, -11, -6
LCH
80, 12, 209
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 205
XYZ
51, 58, 69
LUV
80, -17, -7
HWB
186, 68%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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