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
AECFD6
RGB
174, 207, 214
HSL
191, 33%, 76%
HSB
191, 19%, 84%
CMYK
19, 3, 0, 16
LAB
81, -10, -7
LCH
81, 13, 216
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 212
XYZ
52, 58, 72
LUV
81, -17, -9
HWB
191, 68%, 16%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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