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
AECBCE
RGB
174, 203, 206
HSL
186, 25%, 75%
HSB
186, 16%, 81%
CMYK
16, 1, 0, 19
LAB
80, -10, -5
LCH
80, 11, 207
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 204
XYZ
50, 56, 67
LUV
80, -15, -6
HWB
186, 68%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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