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
AEC2D9
RGB
174, 194, 217
HSL
212, 36%, 77%
HSB
212, 20%, 85%
CMYK
20, 11, 0, 15
LAB
77, -3, -14
LCH
77, 14, 256
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 252
XYZ
49, 53, 73
LUV
77, -12, -21
HWB
212, 68%, 15%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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