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
ADA99F
RGB
173, 169, 159
HSL
43, 8%, 65%
HSB
43, 8%, 68%
CMYK
0, 2, 8, 32
LAB
69, 0, 6
LCH
69, 6, 89
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 89
XYZ
38, 40, 38
LUV
69, 3, 8
HWB
43, 62%, 32%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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