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
ABA089
RGB
171, 160, 137
HSL
41, 17%, 60%
HSB
41, 20%, 67%
CMYK
0, 6, 20, 33
LAB
66, 1, 14
LCH
66, 14, 85
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 85
XYZ
34, 36, 29
LUV
66, 8, 19
HWB
41, 54%, 33%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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