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
ADD1CD
RGB
173, 209, 205
HSL
173, 28%, 75%
HSB
173, 17%, 82%
CMYK
17, 0, 2, 18
LAB
81, -13, -2
LCH
81, 13, 190
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 188
XYZ
51, 59, 66
LUV
81, -19, -1
HWB
173, 68%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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