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
ACA99D
RGB
172, 169, 157
HSL
48, 8%, 65%
HSB
48, 9%, 67%
CMYK
0, 2, 9, 33
LAB
69, 0, 7
LCH
69, 7, 94
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 95
XYZ
37, 40, 38
LUV
69, 2, 10
HWB
48, 62%, 33%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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