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
AEC3D7
RGB
174, 195, 215
HSL
209, 34%, 76%
HSB
209, 19%, 84%
CMYK
19, 9, 0, 16
LAB
78, -4, -13
LCH
78, 13, 251
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 247
XYZ
49, 53, 72
LUV
78, -12, -19
HWB
209, 68%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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