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
ACAA9F
RGB
172, 170, 159
HSL
51, 7%, 65%
HSB
51, 8%, 67%
CMYK
0, 1, 8, 33
LAB
70, -1, 6
LCH
70, 6, 97
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 98
XYZ
38, 40, 39
LUV
70, 2, 9
HWB
51, 62%, 33%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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