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
AEC2D6
RGB
174, 194, 214
HSL
210, 33%, 76%
HSB
210, 19%, 84%
CMYK
19, 9, 0, 16
LAB
77, -4, -12
LCH
77, 13, 253
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 248
XYZ
49, 52, 71
LUV
77, -11, -19
HWB
210, 68%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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