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
AEB4AF
RGB
174, 180, 175
HSL
130, 4%, 69%
HSB
130, 3%, 71%
CMYK
3, 0, 3, 29
LAB
73, -3, 2
LCH
73, 3, 148
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 151
XYZ
42, 45, 47
LUV
73, -3, 3
HWB
130, 68%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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