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
AC9486
RGB
172, 148, 134
HSL
22, 19%, 60%
HSB
22, 22%, 67%
CMYK
0, 14, 22, 33
LAB
63, 8, 11
LCH
63, 13, 55
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 52
XYZ
32, 32, 27
LUV
63, 16, 14
HWB
22, 53%, 33%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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