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
ADAAA1
RGB
173, 170, 161
HSL
45, 7%, 65%
HSB
45, 7%, 68%
CMYK
0, 2, 7, 32
LAB
70, 0, 5
LCH
70, 5, 91
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 92
XYZ
38, 40, 39
LUV
70, 2, 7
HWB
45, 63%, 32%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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