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
AEBEB7
RGB
174, 190, 183
HSL
154, 11%, 71%
HSB
154, 8%, 75%
CMYK
8, 0, 4, 25
LAB
76, -7, 2
LCH
76, 7, 167
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 168
XYZ
44, 49, 52
LUV
76, -8, 4
HWB
154, 68%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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