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
AA9B85
RGB
170, 155, 133
HSL
36, 18%, 59%
HSB
36, 22%, 67%
CMYK
0, 9, 22, 33
LAB
65, 3, 14
LCH
65, 14, 78
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 77
XYZ
33, 34, 27
LUV
65, 11, 18
HWB
36, 52%, 33%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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