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
AEBFC9
RGB
174, 191, 201
HSL
202, 20%, 74%
HSB
202, 13%, 79%
CMYK
13, 5, 0, 21
LAB
76, -5, -7
LCH
76, 8, 238
OKLCH
0.79, 0.02, 233
XYZ
47, 50, 63
LUV
76, -10, -10
HWB
202, 68%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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