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
AEAECA
RGB
174, 174, 202
HSL
240, 21%, 74%
HSB
240, 14%, 79%
CMYK
14, 14, 0, 21
LAB
72, 4, -14
LCH
72, 15, 286
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 285
XYZ
43, 44, 62
LUV
72, -2, -23
HWB
240, 68%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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