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
AEC4CB
RGB
174, 196, 203
HSL
194, 22%, 74%
HSB
194, 14%, 80%
CMYK
14, 3, 0, 20
LAB
78, -7, -6
LCH
78, 9, 223
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 219
XYZ
48, 53, 64
LUV
78, -12, -8
HWB
194, 68%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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