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
AEB7BF
RGB
174, 183, 191
HSL
208, 12%, 72%
HSB
208, 9%, 75%
CMYK
9, 4, 0, 25
LAB
74, -2, -5
LCH
74, 6, 248
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 245
XYZ
44, 47, 56
LUV
74, -5, -7
HWB
208, 68%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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