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
AEBACF
RGB
174, 186, 207
HSL
218, 26%, 75%
HSB
218, 16%, 81%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 19
LAB
75, -1, -12
LCH
75, 12, 265
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 262
XYZ
46, 49, 66
LUV
75, -8, -18
HWB
218, 68%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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