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
AEC6B7
RGB
174, 198, 183
HSL
143, 17%, 73%
HSB
143, 12%, 78%
CMYK
12, 0, 8, 22
LAB
78, -11, 5
LCH
78, 12, 156
OKLCH
0.80, 0.03, 158
XYZ
46, 53, 53
LUV
78, -12, 9
HWB
143, 68%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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