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
ADABA2
RGB
173, 171, 162
HSL
49, 6%, 66%
HSB
49, 6%, 68%
CMYK
0, 1, 6, 32
LAB
70, 0, 5
LCH
70, 5, 96
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 96
XYZ
38, 41, 40
LUV
70, 2, 7
HWB
49, 64%, 32%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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