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
AEBCC9
RGB
174, 188, 201
HSL
209, 20%, 74%
HSB
209, 13%, 79%
CMYK
13, 6, 0, 21
LAB
75, -3, -8
LCH
75, 9, 250
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 246
XYZ
46, 49, 62
LUV
75, -8, -12
HWB
209, 68%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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