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
AEB9BA
RGB
174, 185, 186
HSL
185, 8%, 71%
HSB
185, 6%, 73%
CMYK
6, 1, 0, 27
LAB
74, -4, -2
LCH
74, 4, 206
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 203
XYZ
44, 47, 53
LUV
74, -6, -2
HWB
185, 68%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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