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
ABAC97
RGB
171, 172, 151
HSL
63, 11%, 63%
HSB
63, 12%, 67%
CMYK
1, 0, 12, 33
LAB
70, -3, 11
LCH
70, 11, 106
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 109
XYZ
37, 40, 35
LUV
70, 1, 16
HWB
63, 59%, 33%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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