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
AEB7C5
RGB
174, 183, 197
HSL
217, 17%, 73%
HSB
217, 12%, 77%
CMYK
12, 7, 0, 23
LAB
74, -1, -8
LCH
74, 8, 262
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 259
XYZ
44, 47, 60
LUV
74, -6, -12
HWB
217, 68%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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