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
AEC0CA
RGB
174, 192, 202
HSL
201, 21%, 74%
HSB
201, 14%, 79%
CMYK
14, 5, 0, 21
LAB
77, -5, -7
LCH
77, 9, 236
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 232
XYZ
47, 51, 63
LUV
77, -10, -10
HWB
201, 68%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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