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
AB978D
RGB
171, 151, 141
HSL
20, 15%, 61%
HSB
20, 18%, 67%
CMYK
0, 12, 18, 33
LAB
64, 6, 8
LCH
64, 10, 52
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 48
XYZ
33, 33, 30
LUV
64, 13, 10
HWB
20, 55%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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