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
ADA096
RGB
173, 160, 150
HSL
26, 12%, 63%
HSB
26, 13%, 68%
CMYK
0, 8, 13, 32
LAB
67, 4, 7
LCH
67, 8, 63
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 60
XYZ
35, 36, 34
LUV
67, 8, 9
HWB
26, 59%, 32%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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