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
ABA99B
RGB
171, 169, 155
HSL
53, 9%, 64%
HSB
53, 9%, 67%
CMYK
0, 1, 9, 33
LAB
69, -1, 8
LCH
69, 8, 99
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 100
XYZ
37, 39, 37
LUV
69, 2, 11
HWB
53, 61%, 33%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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