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
AC9995
RGB
172, 153, 149
HSL
10, 12%, 63%
HSB
10, 13%, 67%
CMYK
0, 11, 13, 33
LAB
65, 7, 5
LCH
65, 8, 36
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 32
XYZ
34, 34, 33
LUV
65, 12, 6
HWB
10, 58%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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