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
AEC4C8
RGB
174, 196, 200
HSL
189, 19%, 73%
HSB
189, 13%, 78%
CMYK
13, 2, 0, 22
LAB
78, -7, -5
LCH
78, 9, 213
OKLCH
0.80, 0.02, 210
XYZ
48, 53, 62
LUV
78, -12, -6
HWB
189, 68%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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