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
ADD2D0
RGB
173, 210, 208
HSL
177, 29%, 75%
HSB
177, 18%, 82%
CMYK
18, 0, 1, 18
LAB
81, -13, -3
LCH
81, 13, 194
OKLCH
0.84, 0.04, 192
XYZ
52, 60, 68
LUV
81, -19, -3
HWB
177, 68%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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