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
AEC4C2
RGB
174, 196, 194
HSL
175, 16%, 73%
HSB
175, 11%, 77%
CMYK
11, 0, 1, 23
LAB
77, -8, -2
LCH
77, 8, 192
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 190
XYZ
47, 52, 59
LUV
77, -12, -1
HWB
175, 68%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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