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
AEC2C4
RGB
174, 194, 196
HSL
185, 16%, 73%
HSB
185, 11%, 77%
CMYK
11, 1, 0, 23
LAB
77, -7, -3
LCH
77, 8, 207
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 204
XYZ
47, 52, 60
LUV
77, -11, -4
HWB
185, 68%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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