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
AA9589
RGB
170, 149, 137
HSL
22, 16%, 60%
HSB
22, 19%, 67%
CMYK
0, 12, 19, 33
LAB
63, 7, 9
LCH
63, 11, 55
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 52
XYZ
32, 32, 28
LUV
63, 14, 12
HWB
22, 54%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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