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
AEBACC
RGB
174, 186, 204
HSL
216, 23%, 74%
HSB
216, 15%, 80%
CMYK
15, 9, 0, 20
LAB
75, -2, -11
LCH
75, 11, 262
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 258
XYZ
46, 48, 64
LUV
75, -7, -16
HWB
216, 68%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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