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
AEC7C2
RGB
174, 199, 194
HSL
168, 18%, 73%
HSB
168, 13%, 78%
CMYK
13, 0, 3, 22
LAB
78, -9, 0
LCH
78, 10, 183
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 182
XYZ
48, 54, 59
LUV
78, -13, 1
HWB
168, 68%, 22%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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