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
AEC4DA
RGB
174, 196, 218
HSL
210, 37%, 77%
HSB
210, 20%, 85%
CMYK
20, 10, 0, 15
LAB
78, -4, -14
LCH
78, 14, 253
OKLCH
0.81, 0.04, 248
XYZ
50, 54, 74
LUV
78, -13, -20
HWB
210, 68%, 15%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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