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
AB9781
RGB
171, 151, 129
HSL
31, 20%, 59%
HSB
31, 25%, 67%
CMYK
0, 12, 25, 33
LAB
64, 5, 14
LCH
64, 15, 71
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 70
XYZ
32, 32, 25
LUV
64, 14, 19
HWB
31, 51%, 33%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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