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
AEBABB
RGB
174, 186, 187
HSL
185, 9%, 71%
HSB
185, 7%, 73%
CMYK
7, 1, 0, 27
LAB
75, -4, -2
LCH
75, 5, 206
OKLCH
0.78, 0.01, 203
XYZ
44, 48, 54
LUV
75, -7, -2
HWB
185, 68%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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