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
ACA494
RGB
172, 164, 148
HSL
40, 13%, 63%
HSB
40, 14%, 67%
CMYK
0, 5, 14, 33
LAB
68, 1, 9
LCH
68, 9, 84
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 85
XYZ
36, 37, 33
LUV
68, 6, 13
HWB
40, 58%, 33%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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