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
AEBFD4
RGB
174, 191, 212
HSL
213, 31%, 76%
HSB
213, 18%, 83%
CMYK
18, 10, 0, 17
LAB
77, -3, -13
LCH
77, 13, 258
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 254
XYZ
48, 51, 70
LUV
77, -10, -19
HWB
213, 68%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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