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
ACA0AE
RGB
172, 160, 174
HSL
291, 8%, 65%
HSB
291, 8%, 68%
CMYK
1, 8, 0, 32
LAB
67, 6, -6
LCH
67, 9, 319
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 321
XYZ
37, 37, 45
LUV
67, 6, -10
HWB
291, 63%, 32%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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