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
AEB2AA
RGB
174, 178, 170
HSL
90, 5%, 68%
HSB
90, 4%, 70%
CMYK
2, 0, 4, 30
LAB
72, -3, 4
LCH
72, 4, 126
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 129
XYZ
41, 44, 44
LUV
72, -2, 6
HWB
90, 67%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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