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
ACA3A7
RGB
172, 163, 167
HSL
333, 5%, 66%
HSB
333, 5%, 67%
CMYK
0, 5, 3, 33
LAB
68, 4, -1
LCH
68, 4, 348
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 349
XYZ
37, 38, 42
LUV
68, 5, -2
HWB
333, 64%, 33%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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