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
AA8B83
RGB
170, 139, 131
HSL
12, 19%, 59%
HSB
12, 23%, 67%
CMYK
0, 18, 23, 33
LAB
61, 11, 9
LCH
61, 14, 39
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 35
XYZ
30, 29, 25
LUV
61, 20, 10
HWB
12, 51%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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