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
AEA6AE
RGB
174, 166, 174
HSL
300, 5%, 67%
HSB
300, 5%, 68%
CMYK
0, 5, 0, 32
LAB
69, 4, -3
LCH
69, 5, 323
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 326
XYZ
39, 39, 46
LUV
69, 4, -5
HWB
300, 65%, 32%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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