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
AEB2AF
RGB
174, 178, 175
HSL
135, 3%, 69%
HSB
135, 2%, 70%
CMYK
2, 0, 2, 30
LAB
72, -2, 1
LCH
72, 2, 152
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 154
XYZ
41, 44, 47
LUV
72, -2, 2
HWB
135, 68%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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