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
AEB5B6
RGB
174, 181, 182
HSL
187, 5%, 70%
HSB
187, 4%, 71%
CMYK
4, 1, 0, 29
LAB
73, -2, -1
LCH
73, 3, 210
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 207
XYZ
42, 45, 51
LUV
73, -4, -2
HWB
187, 68%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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