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
AA978F
RGB
170, 151, 143
HSL
18, 14%, 61%
HSB
18, 16%, 67%
CMYK
0, 11, 16, 33
LAB
64, 6, 7
LCH
64, 9, 48
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 44
XYZ
33, 33, 31
LUV
64, 12, 9
HWB
18, 56%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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