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
AEB5B8
RGB
174, 181, 184
HSL
198, 7%, 70%
HSB
198, 5%, 72%
CMYK
5, 2, 0, 28
LAB
73, -2, -2
LCH
73, 3, 229
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 225
XYZ
43, 46, 52
LUV
73, -4, -3
HWB
198, 68%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.