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
ADAA98
RGB
173, 170, 152
HSL
51, 11%, 64%
HSB
51, 12%, 68%
CMYK
0, 2, 12, 32
LAB
69, -1, 10
LCH
69, 10, 97
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 99
XYZ
37, 40, 35
LUV
69, 3, 14
HWB
51, 60%, 32%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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