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
AEB5B7
RGB
174, 181, 183
HSL
193, 6%, 70%
HSB
193, 5%, 72%
CMYK
5, 1, 0, 28
LAB
73, -2, -2
LCH
73, 3, 220
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 217
XYZ
43, 45, 51
LUV
73, -4, -2
HWB
193, 68%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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