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
ADA890
RGB
173, 168, 144
HSL
50, 15%, 62%
HSB
50, 17%, 68%
CMYK
0, 3, 17, 32
LAB
69, -1, 13
LCH
69, 13, 95
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 97
XYZ
36, 39, 32
LUV
69, 4, 19
HWB
50, 56%, 32%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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