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
AECFD9
RGB
174, 207, 217
HSL
194, 36%, 77%
HSB
194, 20%, 85%
CMYK
20, 5, 0, 15
LAB
81, -10, -9
LCH
81, 13, 222
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 218
XYZ
52, 59, 74
LUV
81, -18, -12
HWB
194, 68%, 15%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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