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
AB978A
RGB
171, 151, 138
HSL
24, 16%, 61%
HSB
24, 19%, 67%
CMYK
0, 12, 19, 33
LAB
64, 6, 10
LCH
64, 11, 58
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 55
XYZ
32, 33, 29
LUV
64, 13, 12
HWB
24, 54%, 33%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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