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
AEC3BE
RGB
174, 195, 190
HSL
166, 15%, 72%
HSB
166, 11%, 76%
CMYK
11, 0, 3, 24
LAB
77, -8, 0
LCH
77, 8, 180
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 180
XYZ
46, 52, 56
LUV
77, -11, 2
HWB
166, 68%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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