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
ADCFDB
RGB
173, 207, 219
HSL
196, 39%, 77%
HSB
196, 21%, 86%
CMYK
21, 5, 0, 14
LAB
81, -10, -10
LCH
81, 14, 226
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 221
XYZ
52, 59, 76
LUV
81, -18, -14
HWB
196, 68%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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