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
AEAFC5
RGB
174, 175, 197
HSL
237, 17%, 73%
HSB
237, 12%, 77%
CMYK
12, 11, 0, 23
LAB
72, 3, -11
LCH
72, 12, 284
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 284
XYZ
43, 44, 59
LUV
72, -2, -18
HWB
237, 68%, 23%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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