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
AEBED6
RGB
174, 190, 214
HSL
216, 33%, 76%
HSB
216, 19%, 84%
CMYK
19, 11, 0, 16
LAB
76, -2, -14
LCH
76, 14, 262
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 258
XYZ
48, 51, 71
LUV
76, -10, -21
HWB
216, 68%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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