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
AECCD8
RGB
174, 204, 216
HSL
197, 35%, 76%
HSB
197, 19%, 85%
CMYK
19, 6, 0, 15
LAB
80, -8, -10
LCH
80, 13, 228
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 224
XYZ
51, 57, 73
LUV
80, -16, -13
HWB
197, 68%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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