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
AEC0D8
RGB
174, 192, 216
HSL
214, 35%, 76%
HSB
214, 19%, 85%
CMYK
19, 11, 0, 15
LAB
77, -3, -14
LCH
77, 14, 260
OKLCH
0.80, 0.04, 256
XYZ
49, 52, 72
LUV
77, -11, -22
HWB
214, 68%, 15%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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