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
ACA7AF
RGB
172, 167, 175
HSL
278, 5%, 67%
HSB
278, 5%, 69%
CMYK
2, 5, 0, 31
LAB
69, 3, -3
LCH
69, 5, 311
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 313
XYZ
39, 40, 46
LUV
69, 2, -6
HWB
278, 65%, 31%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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