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
AEB7A8
RGB
174, 183, 168
HSL
96, 9%, 69%
HSB
96, 8%, 72%
CMYK
5, 0, 8, 28
LAB
73, -5, 7
LCH
73, 8, 129
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 133
XYZ
41, 46, 44
LUV
73, -4, 11
HWB
96, 66%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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