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
ABA89E
RGB
171, 168, 158
HSL
46, 7%, 65%
HSB
46, 8%, 67%
CMYK
0, 2, 8, 33
LAB
69, 0, 6
LCH
69, 6, 92
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 93
XYZ
37, 39, 38
LUV
69, 2, 8
HWB
46, 62%, 33%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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