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
ADA69C
RGB
173, 166, 156
HSL
35, 9%, 65%
HSB
35, 10%, 68%
CMYK
0, 4, 10, 32
LAB
68, 1, 6
LCH
68, 6, 78
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 77
XYZ
37, 39, 37
LUV
68, 5, 9
HWB
35, 61%, 32%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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