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
AEC2B2
RGB
174, 194, 178
HSL
132, 14%, 72%
HSB
132, 10%, 76%
CMYK
10, 0, 8, 24
LAB
77, -9, 6
LCH
77, 11, 149
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 151
XYZ
45, 51, 50
LUV
77, -10, 10
HWB
132, 68%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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