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
AB9183
RGB
171, 145, 131
HSL
21, 19%, 59%
HSB
21, 23%, 67%
CMYK
0, 15, 23, 33
LAB
62, 8, 11
LCH
62, 14, 53
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 50
XYZ
31, 31, 26
LUV
62, 17, 14
HWB
21, 51%, 33%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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