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
AEAFBE
RGB
174, 175, 190
HSL
236, 11%, 71%
HSB
236, 8%, 75%
CMYK
8, 8, 0, 25
LAB
72, 2, -8
LCH
72, 8, 283
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 283
XYZ
42, 43, 55
LUV
72, -1, -12
HWB
236, 68%, 25%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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