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
ABAAA0
RGB
171, 170, 160
HSL
55, 6%, 65%
HSB
55, 6%, 67%
CMYK
0, 1, 6, 33
LAB
69, -1, 5
LCH
69, 5, 101
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 102
XYZ
38, 40, 39
LUV
69, 1, 8
HWB
55, 63%, 33%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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