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
AED0CC
RGB
174, 208, 204
HSL
173, 27%, 75%
HSB
173, 16%, 82%
CMYK
16, 0, 2, 18
LAB
81, -12, -2
LCH
81, 12, 189
OKLCH
0.83, 0.04, 188
XYZ
51, 58, 66
LUV
81, -18, -1
HWB
173, 68%, 18%
Pantone
566 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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