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
AEAFCB
RGB
174, 175, 203
HSL
238, 22%, 74%
HSB
238, 14%, 80%
CMYK
14, 14, 0, 20
LAB
72, 4, -14
LCH
72, 15, 285
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 284
XYZ
44, 44, 63
LUV
72, -2, -23
HWB
238, 68%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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