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
AACED4
RGB
170, 206, 212
HSL
189, 33%, 75%
HSB
189, 20%, 83%
CMYK
20, 3, 0, 17
LAB
80, -11, -7
LCH
80, 13, 212
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 209
XYZ
51, 57, 71
LUV
80, -19, -9
HWB
189, 67%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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