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
AEC8D4
RGB
174, 200, 212
HSL
199, 31%, 76%
HSB
199, 18%, 83%
CMYK
18, 6, 0, 17
LAB
79, -7, -9
LCH
79, 12, 232
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 227
XYZ
50, 55, 70
LUV
79, -14, -13
HWB
199, 68%, 17%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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