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
AAAC9D
RGB
170, 172, 157
HSL
68, 8%, 65%
HSB
68, 9%, 67%
CMYK
1, 0, 9, 33
LAB
70, -3, 7
LCH
70, 8, 110
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 113
XYZ
37, 40, 38
LUV
70, 0, 11
HWB
68, 62%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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