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
ABAAA2
RGB
171, 170, 162
HSL
53, 5%, 65%
HSB
53, 5%, 67%
CMYK
0, 1, 5, 33
LAB
70, -1, 4
LCH
70, 4, 100
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 101
XYZ
38, 40, 40
LUV
70, 1, 6
HWB
53, 64%, 33%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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