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
AEC6D5
RGB
174, 198, 213
HSL
203, 32%, 76%
HSB
203, 18%, 84%
CMYK
18, 7, 0, 16
LAB
78, -6, -10
LCH
78, 12, 240
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 235
XYZ
50, 54, 71
LUV
78, -13, -15
HWB
203, 68%, 16%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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