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
AA9290
RGB
170, 146, 144
HSL
5, 13%, 62%
HSB
5, 15%, 67%
CMYK
0, 14, 15, 33
LAB
63, 9, 5
LCH
63, 10, 27
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 24
XYZ
32, 31, 31
LUV
63, 15, 5
HWB
5, 56%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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