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
AA9996
RGB
170, 153, 150
HSL
9, 11%, 63%
HSB
9, 12%, 67%
CMYK
0, 10, 12, 33
LAB
65, 6, 4
LCH
65, 7, 33
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 30
XYZ
33, 34, 34
LUV
65, 10, 4
HWB
9, 59%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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