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
AAADA5
RGB
170, 173, 165
HSL
83, 5%, 66%
HSB
83, 5%, 68%
CMYK
2, 0, 5, 32
LAB
70, -2, 4
LCH
70, 4, 121
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 124
XYZ
38, 41, 42
LUV
70, -1, 6
HWB
83, 65%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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