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
ADB49E
RGB
173, 180, 158
HSL
79, 13%, 66%
HSB
79, 12%, 71%
CMYK
4, 0, 12, 29
LAB
72, -6, 10
LCH
72, 12, 118
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 122
XYZ
40, 44, 39
LUV
72, -3, 16
HWB
79, 62%, 29%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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