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
AE9CA6
RGB
174, 156, 166
HSL
327, 10%, 65%
HSB
327, 10%, 68%
CMYK
0, 10, 5, 32
LAB
66, 8, -3
LCH
66, 9, 342
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 343
XYZ
36, 36, 41
LUV
66, 10, -6
HWB
327, 61%, 32%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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