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
AEB6C2
RGB
174, 182, 194
HSL
216, 14%, 72%
HSB
216, 10%, 76%
CMYK
10, 6, 0, 24
LAB
74, -1, -7
LCH
74, 7, 261
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 258
XYZ
44, 46, 58
LUV
74, -5, -11
HWB
216, 68%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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