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
AEC9C8
RGB
174, 201, 200
HSL
178, 20%, 74%
HSB
178, 13%, 79%
CMYK
13, 0, 0, 21
LAB
79, -10, -3
LCH
79, 10, 196
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 194
XYZ
49, 55, 63
LUV
79, -14, -2
HWB
178, 68%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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