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
AEC2D2
RGB
174, 194, 210
HSL
207, 29%, 75%
HSB
207, 17%, 82%
CMYK
17, 8, 0, 18
LAB
77, -5, -10
LCH
77, 11, 246
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 242
XYZ
48, 52, 68
LUV
77, -11, -15
HWB
207, 68%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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