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
AECAD5
RGB
174, 202, 213
HSL
197, 32%, 76%
HSB
197, 18%, 84%
CMYK
18, 5, 0, 16
LAB
79, -8, -9
LCH
79, 12, 228
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 223
XYZ
51, 56, 71
LUV
79, -15, -12
HWB
197, 68%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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