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
AEBDC4
RGB
174, 189, 196
HSL
199, 16%, 73%
HSB
199, 11%, 77%
CMYK
11, 4, 0, 23
LAB
76, -4, -5
LCH
76, 7, 232
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 227
XYZ
46, 49, 59
LUV
76, -8, -7
HWB
199, 68%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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