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
AB9785
RGB
171, 151, 133
HSL
28, 18%, 60%
HSB
28, 22%, 67%
CMYK
0, 12, 22, 33
LAB
64, 5, 12
LCH
64, 14, 66
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 64
XYZ
32, 32, 27
LUV
64, 13, 16
HWB
28, 52%, 33%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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