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
AEBCC6
RGB
174, 188, 198
HSL
205, 17%, 73%
HSB
205, 12%, 78%
CMYK
12, 5, 0, 22
LAB
75, -3, -7
LCH
75, 8, 243
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 239
XYZ
46, 49, 60
LUV
75, -8, -10
HWB
205, 68%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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