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
AEC2D3
RGB
174, 194, 211
HSL
208, 30%, 75%
HSB
208, 18%, 83%
CMYK
18, 8, 0, 17
LAB
77, -4, -11
LCH
77, 12, 248
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 244
XYZ
49, 52, 69
LUV
77, -11, -16
HWB
208, 68%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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