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
AEB3AB
RGB
174, 179, 171
HSL
97, 5%, 69%
HSB
97, 4%, 70%
CMYK
3, 0, 4, 30
LAB
72, -3, 3
LCH
72, 5, 130
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 133
XYZ
41, 44, 45
LUV
72, -2, 6
HWB
97, 67%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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