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
AAA18C
RGB
170, 161, 140
HSL
42, 15%, 61%
HSB
42, 18%, 67%
CMYK
0, 5, 18, 33
LAB
67, 1, 12
LCH
67, 12, 87
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 88
XYZ
34, 36, 30
LUV
67, 7, 17
HWB
42, 55%, 33%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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