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
AEBAC6
RGB
174, 186, 198
HSL
210, 17%, 73%
HSB
210, 12%, 78%
CMYK
12, 6, 0, 22
LAB
75, -2, -8
LCH
75, 8, 252
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 248
XYZ
45, 48, 60
LUV
75, -7, -11
HWB
210, 68%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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