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
AA9997
RGB
170, 153, 151
HSL
6, 10%, 63%
HSB
6, 11%, 67%
CMYK
0, 10, 11, 33
LAB
65, 6, 3
LCH
65, 7, 29
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 26
XYZ
34, 34, 34
LUV
65, 10, 4
HWB
6, 59%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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