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
AEC5BF
RGB
174, 197, 191
HSL
164, 17%, 73%
HSB
164, 12%, 77%
CMYK
12, 0, 3, 23
LAB
78, -9, 0
LCH
78, 9, 179
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 178
XYZ
47, 53, 57
LUV
78, -12, 2
HWB
164, 68%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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