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
AECFD3
RGB
174, 207, 211
HSL
186, 30%, 75%
HSB
186, 18%, 83%
CMYK
18, 2, 0, 17
LAB
81, -11, -6
LCH
81, 12, 209
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 205
XYZ
52, 58, 70
LUV
81, -17, -7
HWB
186, 68%, 17%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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