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
AAA495
RGB
170, 164, 149
HSL
43, 11%, 63%
HSB
43, 12%, 67%
CMYK
0, 4, 12, 33
LAB
68, 0, 9
LCH
68, 9, 88
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 89
XYZ
35, 37, 34
LUV
68, 4, 12
HWB
43, 58%, 33%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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