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
AC9989
RGB
172, 153, 137
HSL
27, 17%, 61%
HSB
27, 20%, 67%
CMYK
0, 11, 20, 33
LAB
65, 5, 11
LCH
65, 12, 65
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 62
XYZ
33, 33, 28
LUV
65, 13, 14
HWB
27, 54%, 33%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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