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
AEC4CC
RGB
174, 196, 204
HSL
196, 23%, 74%
HSB
196, 15%, 80%
CMYK
15, 4, 0, 20
LAB
78, -7, -7
LCH
78, 9, 226
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 222
XYZ
48, 53, 65
LUV
78, -12, -9
HWB
196, 68%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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