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
AB9E8A
RGB
171, 158, 138
HSL
36, 16%, 61%
HSB
36, 19%, 67%
CMYK
0, 8, 19, 33
LAB
66, 2, 12
LCH
66, 13, 79
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 79
XYZ
34, 35, 29
LUV
66, 9, 17
HWB
36, 54%, 33%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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