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
ADA991
RGB
173, 169, 145
HSL
51, 15%, 62%
HSB
51, 16%, 68%
CMYK
0, 2, 16, 32
LAB
69, -2, 13
LCH
69, 13, 97
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 99
XYZ
37, 39, 32
LUV
69, 4, 19
HWB
51, 57%, 32%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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