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
AECAD3
RGB
174, 202, 211
HSL
195, 30%, 75%
HSB
195, 18%, 83%
CMYK
18, 4, 0, 17
LAB
79, -8, -8
LCH
79, 11, 223
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 219
XYZ
50, 56, 70
LUV
79, -15, -10
HWB
195, 68%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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