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
AEBEC5
RGB
174, 190, 197
HSL
198, 17%, 73%
HSB
198, 12%, 77%
CMYK
12, 4, 0, 23
LAB
76, -5, -6
LCH
76, 7, 230
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 226
XYZ
46, 50, 60
LUV
76, -9, -7
HWB
198, 68%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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