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
AA9C83
RGB
170, 156, 131
HSL
38, 19%, 59%
HSB
38, 23%, 67%
CMYK
0, 8, 23, 33
LAB
65, 2, 15
LCH
65, 15, 81
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 82
XYZ
33, 34, 26
LUV
65, 10, 20
HWB
38, 51%, 33%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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