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
AA9993
RGB
170, 153, 147
HSL
16, 12%, 62%
HSB
16, 14%, 67%
CMYK
0, 10, 14, 33
LAB
65, 6, 6
LCH
65, 8, 44
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 40
XYZ
33, 33, 32
LUV
65, 11, 7
HWB
16, 58%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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