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
AAADA0
RGB
170, 173, 160
HSL
74, 7%, 65%
HSB
74, 8%, 68%
CMYK
2, 0, 8, 32
LAB
70, -3, 6
LCH
70, 7, 115
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 117
XYZ
38, 41, 39
LUV
70, -1, 10
HWB
74, 63%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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