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
AEBED5
RGB
174, 190, 213
HSL
215, 32%, 76%
HSB
215, 18%, 84%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 16
LAB
76, -2, -14
LCH
76, 14, 261
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 257
XYZ
48, 51, 70
LUV
76, -10, -21
HWB
215, 68%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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