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
AEB6AA
RGB
174, 182, 170
HSL
100, 8%, 69%
HSB
100, 7%, 71%
CMYK
4, 0, 7, 29
LAB
73, -5, 5
LCH
73, 7, 132
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 135
XYZ
41, 45, 45
LUV
73, -4, 8
HWB
100, 67%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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