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
AEB2C2
RGB
174, 178, 194
HSL
228, 14%, 72%
HSB
228, 10%, 76%
CMYK
10, 8, 0, 24
LAB
73, 1, -9
LCH
73, 9, 276
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 275
XYZ
43, 45, 57
LUV
73, -3, -13
HWB
228, 68%, 24%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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