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
AEB3A2
RGB
174, 179, 162
HSL
78, 10%, 67%
HSB
78, 9%, 70%
CMYK
3, 0, 9, 30
LAB
72, -4, 8
LCH
72, 9, 117
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 120
XYZ
40, 44, 41
LUV
72, -2, 12
HWB
78, 64%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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