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
AB998F
RGB
171, 153, 143
HSL
21, 14%, 62%
HSB
21, 16%, 67%
CMYK
0, 11, 16, 33
LAB
65, 6, 8
LCH
65, 10, 54
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 51
XYZ
33, 33, 31
LUV
65, 12, 10
HWB
21, 56%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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