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
ABAB9E
RGB
171, 171, 158
HSL
60, 7%, 65%
HSB
60, 8%, 67%
CMYK
0, 0, 8, 33
LAB
70, -2, 7
LCH
70, 7, 105
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 107
XYZ
38, 40, 38
LUV
70, 1, 10
HWB
60, 62%, 33%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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