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
AEC2B4
RGB
174, 194, 180
HSL
138, 14%, 72%
HSB
138, 10%, 76%
CMYK
10, 0, 7, 24
LAB
77, -9, 5
LCH
77, 10, 153
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 155
XYZ
45, 51, 51
LUV
77, -10, 9
HWB
138, 68%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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