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
AEADC0
RGB
174, 173, 192
HSL
243, 13%, 72%
HSB
243, 10%, 75%
CMYK
9, 10, 0, 25
LAB
71, 3, -10
LCH
71, 10, 288
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 288
XYZ
42, 43, 56
LUV
71, -1, -15
HWB
243, 68%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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