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
ABAF99
RGB
171, 175, 153
HSL
71, 12%, 64%
HSB
71, 13%, 69%
CMYK
2, 0, 13, 31
LAB
71, -4, 11
LCH
71, 12, 112
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 116
XYZ
38, 42, 36
LUV
71, -1, 16
HWB
71, 60%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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