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
AEC0C8
RGB
174, 192, 200
HSL
198, 19%, 73%
HSB
198, 13%, 78%
CMYK
13, 4, 0, 22
LAB
77, -5, -6
LCH
77, 8, 230
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 226
XYZ
47, 51, 62
LUV
77, -10, -9
HWB
198, 68%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named blue on shades of blue, or all families on colors.