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
AEC0B2
RGB
174, 192, 178
HSL
133, 12%, 72%
HSB
133, 9%, 75%
CMYK
9, 0, 7, 25
LAB
76, -8, 5
LCH
76, 10, 150
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 152
XYZ
44, 50, 49
LUV
76, -9, 9
HWB
133, 68%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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