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
AEC0D2
RGB
174, 192, 210
HSL
210, 29%, 75%
HSB
210, 17%, 82%
CMYK
17, 9, 0, 18
LAB
77, -4, -11
LCH
77, 12, 252
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 248
XYZ
48, 51, 68
LUV
77, -10, -17
HWB
210, 68%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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