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
AAAFA0
RGB
170, 175, 160
HSL
80, 9%, 66%
HSB
80, 9%, 69%
CMYK
3, 0, 9, 31
LAB
71, -4, 7
LCH
71, 8, 119
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 122
XYZ
38, 42, 39
LUV
71, -2, 11
HWB
80, 63%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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