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
AECECB
RGB
174, 206, 203
HSL
174, 25%, 75%
HSB
174, 16%, 81%
CMYK
16, 0, 1, 19
LAB
80, -12, -2
LCH
80, 12, 191
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 190
XYZ
50, 57, 65
LUV
80, -17, -1
HWB
174, 68%, 19%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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