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
AB9992
RGB
171, 153, 146
HSL
17, 13%, 62%
HSB
17, 15%, 67%
CMYK
0, 11, 15, 33
LAB
65, 6, 6
LCH
65, 9, 46
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 43
XYZ
33, 34, 32
LUV
65, 11, 8
HWB
17, 57%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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