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
AEC9DC
RGB
174, 201, 220
HSL
205, 40%, 77%
HSB
205, 21%, 86%
CMYK
21, 9, 0, 14
LAB
79, -6, -13
LCH
79, 14, 243
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 239
XYZ
51, 56, 76
LUV
79, -15, -18
HWB
205, 68%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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