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
AECAC6
RGB
174, 202, 198
HSL
171, 21%, 74%
HSB
171, 14%, 79%
CMYK
14, 0, 2, 21
LAB
79, -10, -1
LCH
79, 10, 187
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 186
XYZ
49, 55, 62
LUV
79, -15, 0
HWB
171, 68%, 21%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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