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
AECABE
RGB
174, 202, 190
HSL
154, 21%, 74%
HSB
154, 14%, 79%
CMYK
14, 0, 6, 21
LAB
79, -12, 3
LCH
79, 12, 167
OKLCH
0.81, 0.03, 168
XYZ
48, 55, 57
LUV
79, -15, 6
HWB
154, 68%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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