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
AC9D8A
RGB
172, 157, 138
HSL
34, 17%, 61%
HSB
34, 20%, 67%
CMYK
0, 9, 20, 33
LAB
66, 3, 12
LCH
66, 13, 75
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 74
XYZ
34, 35, 29
LUV
66, 10, 16
HWB
34, 54%, 33%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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