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
AEBED3
RGB
174, 190, 211
HSL
214, 30%, 75%
HSB
214, 18%, 83%
CMYK
18, 10, 0, 17
LAB
76, -2, -13
LCH
76, 13, 259
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 255
XYZ
48, 51, 69
LUV
76, -10, -19
HWB
214, 68%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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