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
AEC5CF
RGB
174, 197, 207
HSL
198, 26%, 75%
HSB
198, 16%, 81%
CMYK
16, 5, 0, 19
LAB
78, -7, -8
LCH
78, 10, 230
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 226
XYZ
49, 53, 67
LUV
78, -13, -11
HWB
198, 68%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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