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
AB9982
RGB
171, 153, 130
HSL
34, 20%, 59%
HSB
34, 24%, 67%
CMYK
0, 11, 24, 33
LAB
64, 4, 15
LCH
64, 15, 74
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 74
XYZ
32, 33, 26
LUV
64, 13, 19
HWB
34, 51%, 33%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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