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
AEBDCB
RGB
174, 189, 203
HSL
209, 22%, 74%
HSB
209, 14%, 80%
CMYK
14, 7, 0, 20
LAB
76, -3, -9
LCH
76, 9, 250
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 246
XYZ
46, 50, 64
LUV
76, -9, -13
HWB
209, 68%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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