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
AB978B
RGB
171, 151, 139
HSL
23, 16%, 61%
HSB
23, 19%, 67%
CMYK
0, 12, 19, 33
LAB
64, 6, 9
LCH
64, 11, 56
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 53
XYZ
33, 33, 29
LUV
64, 13, 12
HWB
23, 55%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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