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
AEB8A1
RGB
174, 184, 161
HSL
86, 14%, 68%
HSB
86, 13%, 72%
CMYK
5, 0, 13, 28
LAB
74, -7, 10
LCH
74, 12, 123
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 126
XYZ
41, 46, 40
LUV
74, -5, 16
HWB
86, 63%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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