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
AEB0C2
RGB
174, 176, 194
HSL
234, 14%, 72%
HSB
234, 10%, 76%
CMYK
10, 9, 0, 24
LAB
72, 2, -9
LCH
72, 10, 282
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 281
XYZ
43, 44, 57
LUV
72, -2, -15
HWB
234, 68%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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