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
AAAEA1
RGB
170, 174, 161
HSL
78, 7%, 66%
HSB
78, 7%, 68%
CMYK
2, 0, 7, 32
LAB
70, -3, 6
LCH
70, 7, 118
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 121
XYZ
38, 41, 40
LUV
70, -2, 10
HWB
78, 63%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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