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
AB8B89
RGB
171, 139, 137
HSL
4, 17%, 60%
HSB
4, 20%, 67%
CMYK
0, 19, 20, 33
LAB
61, 12, 6
LCH
61, 14, 26
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 22
XYZ
31, 29, 28
LUV
61, 20, 6
HWB
4, 54%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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