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
AEC6D2
RGB
174, 198, 210
HSL
200, 29%, 75%
HSB
200, 17%, 82%
CMYK
17, 6, 0, 18
LAB
78, -7, -9
LCH
78, 11, 234
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 229
XYZ
49, 54, 69
LUV
78, -13, -12
HWB
200, 68%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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