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
AEB49C
RGB
174, 180, 156
HSL
75, 14%, 66%
HSB
75, 13%, 71%
CMYK
3, 0, 13, 29
LAB
72, -5, 12
LCH
72, 13, 115
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 119
XYZ
40, 44, 38
LUV
72, -2, 18
HWB
75, 61%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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