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
AA978C
RGB
170, 151, 140
HSL
22, 15%, 61%
HSB
22, 18%, 67%
CMYK
0, 11, 18, 33
LAB
64, 6, 9
LCH
64, 10, 55
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 52
XYZ
32, 33, 29
LUV
64, 12, 11
HWB
22, 55%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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