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
AECEC4
RGB
174, 206, 196
HSL
161, 25%, 75%
HSB
161, 16%, 81%
CMYK
16, 0, 5, 19
LAB
80, -13, 1
LCH
80, 13, 174
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 175
XYZ
49, 57, 61
LUV
80, -17, 4
HWB
161, 68%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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