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
AA8D86
RGB
170, 141, 134
HSL
12, 17%, 60%
HSB
12, 21%, 67%
CMYK
0, 17, 21, 33
LAB
61, 10, 8
LCH
61, 13, 38
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 34
XYZ
30, 29, 27
LUV
61, 19, 9
HWB
12, 53%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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