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
AEBCD2
RGB
174, 188, 210
HSL
217, 29%, 75%
HSB
217, 17%, 82%
CMYK
17, 10, 0, 18
LAB
76, -2, -13
LCH
76, 13, 263
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 259
XYZ
47, 50, 68
LUV
76, -9, -19
HWB
217, 68%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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