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
AD9596
RGB
173, 149, 150
HSL
358, 13%, 63%
HSB
358, 14%, 68%
CMYK
0, 14, 13, 32
LAB
64, 9, 3
LCH
64, 10, 18
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 15
XYZ
33, 33, 33
LUV
64, 14, 2
HWB
358, 58%, 32%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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