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
ACAEA0
RGB
172, 174, 160
HSL
69, 8%, 65%
HSB
69, 8%, 68%
CMYK
1, 0, 8, 32
LAB
71, -3, 7
LCH
71, 7, 111
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 113
XYZ
38, 42, 39
LUV
71, 0, 11
HWB
69, 63%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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