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
AECFDC
RGB
174, 207, 220
HSL
197, 40%, 77%
HSB
197, 21%, 86%
CMYK
21, 6, 0, 14
LAB
81, -9, -10
LCH
81, 14, 228
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 224
XYZ
53, 59, 76
LUV
81, -18, -14
HWB
197, 68%, 14%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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