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
AEC5C2
RGB
174, 197, 194
HSL
172, 17%, 73%
HSB
172, 12%, 77%
CMYK
12, 0, 2, 23
LAB
78, -9, -1
LCH
78, 9, 189
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 187
XYZ
47, 53, 59
LUV
78, -12, 0
HWB
172, 68%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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