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
AEC9DA
RGB
174, 201, 218
HSL
203, 37%, 77%
HSB
203, 20%, 85%
CMYK
20, 8, 0, 15
LAB
79, -7, -12
LCH
79, 13, 240
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 236
XYZ
51, 56, 74
LUV
79, -15, -17
HWB
203, 68%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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