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
AC8E89
RGB
172, 142, 137
HSL
9, 17%, 61%
HSB
9, 20%, 67%
CMYK
0, 17, 20, 33
LAB
62, 11, 7
LCH
62, 13, 33
OKLCH
0.67, 0.04, 29
XYZ
31, 30, 28
LUV
62, 19, 8
HWB
9, 54%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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