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
AEBAB1
RGB
174, 186, 177
HSL
135, 8%, 71%
HSB
135, 6%, 73%
CMYK
6, 0, 5, 27
LAB
74, -6, 3
LCH
74, 6, 151
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 153
XYZ
43, 47, 48
LUV
74, -6, 6
HWB
135, 68%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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