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
AEC2CA
RGB
174, 194, 202
HSL
197, 21%, 74%
HSB
197, 14%, 79%
CMYK
14, 4, 0, 21
LAB
77, -6, -6
LCH
77, 9, 228
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 224
XYZ
47, 52, 63
LUV
77, -11, -9
HWB
197, 68%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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