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
AEB8BD
RGB
174, 184, 189
HSL
200, 10%, 71%
HSB
200, 8%, 74%
CMYK
8, 3, 0, 26
LAB
74, -3, -4
LCH
74, 5, 233
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 229
XYZ
44, 47, 55
LUV
74, -6, -5
HWB
200, 68%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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