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
AEBBD0
RGB
174, 187, 208
HSL
217, 27%, 75%
HSB
217, 16%, 82%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 18
LAB
75, -1, -12
LCH
75, 12, 263
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 260
XYZ
47, 49, 67
LUV
75, -8, -19
HWB
217, 68%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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