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
ADA09F
RGB
173, 160, 159
HSL
4, 8%, 65%
HSB
4, 8%, 68%
CMYK
0, 8, 8, 32
LAB
67, 5, 2
LCH
67, 5, 26
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 23
XYZ
36, 37, 38
LUV
67, 8, 2
HWB
4, 62%, 32%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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