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
ACA995
RGB
172, 169, 149
HSL
52, 12%, 63%
HSB
52, 13%, 67%
CMYK
0, 2, 13, 33
LAB
69, -1, 11
LCH
69, 11, 98
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 100
XYZ
37, 39, 34
LUV
69, 3, 16
HWB
52, 58%, 33%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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