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
AECBD4
RGB
174, 203, 212
HSL
194, 31%, 76%
HSB
194, 18%, 83%
CMYK
18, 4, 0, 17
LAB
80, -9, -8
LCH
80, 12, 223
OKLCH
0.82, 0.03, 218
XYZ
51, 56, 71
LUV
80, -16, -11
HWB
194, 68%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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