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
AACED5
RGB
170, 206, 213
HSL
190, 34%, 75%
HSB
190, 20%, 84%
CMYK
20, 3, 0, 16
LAB
80, -11, -8
LCH
80, 14, 214
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 211
XYZ
51, 57, 71
LUV
80, -19, -10
HWB
190, 67%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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