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
AEC0D5
RGB
174, 192, 213
HSL
212, 32%, 76%
HSB
212, 18%, 84%
CMYK
18, 10, 0, 16
LAB
77, -3, -13
LCH
77, 13, 256
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 252
XYZ
48, 52, 70
LUV
77, -11, -19
HWB
212, 68%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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