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
AC9FA1
RGB
172, 159, 161
HSL
351, 7%, 65%
HSB
351, 8%, 67%
CMYK
0, 8, 6, 33
LAB
67, 5, 1
LCH
67, 5, 8
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 7
XYZ
36, 36, 39
LUV
67, 7, 0
HWB
351, 62%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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