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
AEB4AB
RGB
174, 180, 171
HSL
100, 6%, 69%
HSB
100, 5%, 71%
CMYK
3, 0, 5, 29
LAB
73, -3, 4
LCH
73, 5, 132
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 135
XYZ
41, 45, 45
LUV
73, -3, 6
HWB
100, 67%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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