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
AC9689
RGB
172, 150, 137
HSL
22, 17%, 61%
HSB
22, 20%, 67%
CMYK
0, 13, 20, 33
LAB
64, 7, 10
LCH
64, 12, 56
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 53
XYZ
32, 32, 28
LUV
64, 14, 13
HWB
22, 54%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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