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
AE8F87
RGB
174, 143, 135
HSL
12, 19%, 61%
HSB
12, 22%, 68%
CMYK
0, 18, 22, 32
LAB
62, 11, 9
LCH
62, 14, 39
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 35
XYZ
32, 30, 27
LUV
62, 20, 10
HWB
12, 53%, 32%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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