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
ADADA4
RGB
173, 173, 164
HSL
60, 5%, 66%
HSB
60, 5%, 68%
CMYK
0, 0, 5, 32
LAB
71, -1, 5
LCH
71, 5, 105
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 107
XYZ
39, 41, 41
LUV
71, 1, 7
HWB
60, 64%, 32%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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