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
AB9D97
RGB
171, 157, 151
HSL
18, 11%, 63%
HSB
18, 12%, 67%
CMYK
0, 8, 12, 33
LAB
66, 5, 5
LCH
66, 7, 48
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 45
XYZ
34, 35, 34
LUV
66, 9, 6
HWB
18, 59%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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