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
ACAEA5
RGB
172, 174, 165
HSL
73, 5%, 66%
HSB
73, 5%, 68%
CMYK
1, 0, 5, 32
LAB
71, -2, 4
LCH
71, 5, 114
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 117
XYZ
39, 42, 42
LUV
71, -1, 7
HWB
73, 65%, 32%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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