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
AB9290
RGB
171, 146, 144
HSL
4, 14%, 62%
HSB
4, 16%, 67%
CMYK
0, 15, 16, 33
LAB
63, 9, 5
LCH
63, 11, 27
OKLCH
0.68, 0.03, 23
XYZ
32, 31, 31
LUV
63, 15, 5
HWB
4, 56%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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