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
AA9991
RGB
170, 153, 145
HSL
19, 13%, 62%
HSB
19, 15%, 67%
CMYK
0, 10, 15, 33
LAB
65, 5, 7
LCH
65, 9, 50
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 47
XYZ
33, 33, 31
LUV
65, 11, 8
HWB
19, 57%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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