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
ADA599
RGB
173, 165, 153
HSL
36, 11%, 64%
HSB
36, 12%, 68%
CMYK
0, 5, 12, 32
LAB
68, 1, 7
LCH
68, 7, 79
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 78
XYZ
36, 38, 36
LUV
68, 5, 10
HWB
36, 60%, 32%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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