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
ADA79B
RGB
173, 167, 155
HSL
40, 10%, 64%
HSB
40, 10%, 68%
CMYK
0, 3, 10, 32
LAB
69, 1, 7
LCH
69, 7, 85
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 85
XYZ
37, 39, 37
LUV
69, 4, 10
HWB
40, 61%, 32%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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