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
AAA186
RGB
170, 161, 134
HSL
45, 17%, 60%
HSB
45, 21%, 67%
CMYK
0, 5, 21, 33
LAB
66, 0, 15
LCH
66, 15, 90
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 92
XYZ
34, 36, 28
LUV
66, 7, 21
HWB
45, 53%, 33%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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