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
AAAFAE
RGB
170, 175, 174
HSL
168, 3%, 68%
HSB
168, 3%, 69%
CMYK
3, 0, 1, 31
LAB
71, -2, 0
LCH
71, 2, 184
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 183
XYZ
40, 42, 46
LUV
71, -3, 0
HWB
168, 67%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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