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
AEBCD4
RGB
174, 188, 212
HSL
218, 31%, 76%
HSB
218, 18%, 83%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 17
LAB
76, -1, -14
LCH
76, 14, 265
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 261
XYZ
47, 50, 69
LUV
76, -9, -21
HWB
218, 68%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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