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
AECBC9
RGB
174, 203, 201
HSL
176, 22%, 74%
HSB
176, 14%, 80%
CMYK
14, 0, 1, 20
LAB
79, -10, -2
LCH
79, 11, 193
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 191
XYZ
49, 56, 63
LUV
79, -15, -2
HWB
176, 68%, 20%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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