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
AEC3CF
RGB
174, 195, 207
HSL
202, 26%, 75%
HSB
202, 16%, 81%
CMYK
16, 6, 0, 19
LAB
77, -6, -9
LCH
77, 10, 237
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 233
XYZ
48, 53, 67
LUV
77, -12, -12
HWB
202, 68%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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