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
AECFC9
RGB
174, 207, 201
HSL
169, 26%, 75%
HSB
169, 16%, 81%
CMYK
16, 0, 3, 19
LAB
81, -12, -1
LCH
81, 12, 184
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 183
XYZ
50, 58, 64
LUV
81, -17, 1
HWB
169, 68%, 19%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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