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
AEB8AA
RGB
174, 184, 170
HSL
103, 9%, 69%
HSB
103, 8%, 72%
CMYK
5, 0, 8, 28
LAB
74, -6, 6
LCH
74, 8, 133
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 137
XYZ
42, 46, 45
LUV
74, -5, 10
HWB
103, 67%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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