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
AECBC5
RGB
174, 203, 197
HSL
168, 22%, 74%
HSB
168, 14%, 80%
CMYK
14, 0, 3, 20
LAB
79, -11, 0
LCH
79, 11, 182
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 182
XYZ
49, 56, 61
LUV
79, -15, 1
HWB
168, 68%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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