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
AEC6C0
RGB
174, 198, 192
HSL
165, 17%, 73%
HSB
165, 12%, 78%
CMYK
12, 0, 3, 22
LAB
78, -9, 0
LCH
78, 9, 179
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 179
XYZ
47, 53, 58
LUV
78, -13, 2
HWB
165, 68%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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