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
AAAC9A
RGB
170, 172, 154
HSL
67, 10%, 64%
HSB
67, 10%, 67%
CMYK
1, 0, 10, 33
LAB
70, -3, 9
LCH
70, 10, 109
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 112
XYZ
37, 40, 36
LUV
70, 0, 14
HWB
67, 60%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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