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
AEC1BE
RGB
174, 193, 190
HSL
171, 13%, 72%
HSB
171, 10%, 76%
CMYK
10, 0, 2, 24
LAB
77, -7, -1
LCH
77, 7, 187
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 185
XYZ
46, 51, 56
LUV
77, -10, 0
HWB
171, 68%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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