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
AECED2
RGB
174, 206, 210
HSL
187, 29%, 75%
HSB
187, 17%, 82%
CMYK
17, 2, 0, 18
LAB
80, -10, -6
LCH
80, 12, 209
OKLCH
0.83, 0.03, 206
XYZ
51, 58, 69
LUV
80, -17, -7
HWB
187, 68%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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