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
AEBFBA
RGB
174, 191, 186
HSL
162, 12%, 72%
HSB
162, 9%, 75%
CMYK
9, 0, 3, 25
LAB
76, -7, 0
LCH
76, 7, 176
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 176
XYZ
45, 50, 54
LUV
76, -9, 2
HWB
162, 68%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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