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
AEB6AF
RGB
174, 182, 175
HSL
127, 5%, 70%
HSB
127, 4%, 71%
CMYK
4, 0, 4, 29
LAB
73, -4, 3
LCH
73, 5, 147
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 149
XYZ
42, 46, 47
LUV
73, -4, 5
HWB
127, 68%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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