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
AECED4
RGB
174, 206, 212
HSL
189, 31%, 76%
HSB
189, 18%, 83%
CMYK
18, 3, 0, 17
LAB
81, -10, -7
LCH
81, 12, 214
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 210
XYZ
51, 58, 71
LUV
81, -17, -8
HWB
189, 68%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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