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
AEBCAA
RGB
174, 188, 170
HSL
107, 12%, 70%
HSB
107, 10%, 74%
CMYK
7, 0, 10, 26
LAB
75, -8, 7
LCH
75, 11, 135
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 139
XYZ
43, 48, 45
LUV
75, -7, 12
HWB
107, 67%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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