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
AC9E95
RGB
172, 158, 149
HSL
23, 12%, 63%
HSB
23, 13%, 67%
CMYK
0, 8, 13, 33
LAB
66, 4, 7
LCH
66, 8, 58
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 55
XYZ
35, 35, 33
LUV
66, 9, 9
HWB
23, 58%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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