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
AE9CB2
RGB
174, 156, 178
HSL
289, 12%, 65%
HSB
289, 12%, 70%
CMYK
2, 12, 0, 30
LAB
66, 10, -9
LCH
66, 13, 318
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 320
XYZ
37, 36, 47
LUV
66, 9, -15
HWB
289, 61%, 30%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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