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
AC8E91
RGB
172, 142, 145
HSL
354, 15%, 62%
HSB
354, 17%, 67%
CMYK
0, 17, 16, 33
LAB
62, 12, 3
LCH
62, 12, 13
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 11
XYZ
32, 30, 31
LUV
62, 18, 2
HWB
354, 56%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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