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
ACA094
RGB
172, 160, 148
HSL
30, 13%, 63%
HSB
30, 14%, 67%
CMYK
0, 7, 14, 33
LAB
67, 3, 8
LCH
67, 8, 69
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 67
XYZ
35, 36, 33
LUV
67, 8, 11
HWB
30, 58%, 33%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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