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
AA9E89
RGB
170, 158, 137
HSL
38, 16%, 60%
HSB
38, 19%, 67%
CMYK
0, 7, 19, 33
LAB
66, 2, 13
LCH
66, 13, 81
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 82
XYZ
33, 35, 29
LUV
66, 9, 17
HWB
38, 54%, 33%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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