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
AEC4CA
RGB
174, 196, 202
HSL
193, 21%, 74%
HSB
193, 14%, 79%
CMYK
14, 3, 0, 21
LAB
78, -7, -6
LCH
78, 9, 220
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 216
XYZ
48, 53, 64
LUV
78, -12, -7
HWB
193, 68%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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