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
AE9CA8
RGB
174, 156, 168
HSL
320, 10%, 65%
HSB
320, 10%, 68%
CMYK
0, 10, 3, 32
LAB
66, 8, -4
LCH
66, 9, 336
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 338
XYZ
36, 36, 42
LUV
66, 10, -7
HWB
320, 61%, 32%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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