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
AA9581
RGB
170, 149, 129
HSL
29, 19%, 59%
HSB
29, 24%, 67%
CMYK
0, 12, 24, 33
LAB
63, 6, 14
LCH
63, 15, 67
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 66
XYZ
31, 32, 25
LUV
63, 14, 17
HWB
29, 51%, 33%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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