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
AEB6B5
RGB
174, 182, 181
HSL
173, 5%, 70%
HSB
173, 4%, 71%
CMYK
4, 0, 1, 29
LAB
73, -3, -1
LCH
73, 3, 190
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 188
XYZ
43, 46, 50
LUV
73, -4, 0
HWB
173, 68%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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