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
ABA799
RGB
171, 167, 153
HSL
47, 10%, 64%
HSB
47, 11%, 67%
CMYK
0, 2, 11, 33
LAB
69, 0, 8
LCH
69, 8, 93
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 94
XYZ
36, 39, 36
LUV
69, 3, 11
HWB
47, 60%, 33%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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