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
AE9197
RGB
174, 145, 151
HSL
348, 15%, 63%
HSB
348, 17%, 68%
CMYK
0, 17, 13, 32
LAB
63, 12, 1
LCH
63, 12, 5
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 4
XYZ
33, 31, 34
LUV
63, 17, -1
HWB
348, 57%, 32%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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