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
AECDD0
RGB
174, 205, 208
HSL
185, 27%, 75%
HSB
185, 16%, 82%
CMYK
16, 1, 0, 18
LAB
80, -10, -5
LCH
80, 11, 207
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 204
XYZ
51, 57, 68
LUV
80, -16, -6
HWB
185, 68%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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