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
AECEC3
RGB
174, 206, 195
HSL
159, 25%, 75%
HSB
159, 16%, 81%
CMYK
16, 0, 5, 19
LAB
80, -13, 2
LCH
80, 13, 172
OKLCH
0.82, 0.04, 173
XYZ
49, 57, 60
LUV
80, -17, 5
HWB
159, 68%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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