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
AEC4D5
RGB
174, 196, 213
HSL
206, 32%, 76%
HSB
206, 18%, 84%
CMYK
18, 8, 0, 16
LAB
78, -5, -11
LCH
78, 12, 246
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 241
XYZ
49, 53, 71
LUV
78, -12, -16
HWB
206, 68%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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