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
AEBAC2
RGB
174, 186, 194
HSL
204, 14%, 72%
HSB
204, 10%, 76%
CMYK
10, 4, 0, 24
LAB
75, -3, -6
LCH
75, 6, 241
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 237
XYZ
45, 48, 58
LUV
75, -7, -8
HWB
204, 68%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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