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
AEBBC3
RGB
174, 187, 195
HSL
203, 15%, 72%
HSB
203, 11%, 76%
CMYK
11, 4, 0, 24
LAB
75, -3, -6
LCH
75, 7, 239
OKLCH
0.78, 0.02, 235
XYZ
45, 48, 59
LUV
75, -7, -8
HWB
203, 68%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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