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
AED0C7
RGB
174, 208, 199
HSL
164, 27%, 75%
HSB
164, 16%, 82%
CMYK
16, 0, 4, 18
LAB
81, -13, 1
LCH
81, 13, 178
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 178
XYZ
50, 58, 63
LUV
81, -18, 3
HWB
164, 68%, 18%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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