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
AE9384
RGB
174, 147, 132
HSL
21, 21%, 60%
HSB
21, 24%, 68%
CMYK
0, 16, 24, 32
LAB
63, 9, 12
LCH
63, 15, 54
OKLCH
0.68, 0.04, 51
XYZ
32, 32, 26
LUV
63, 18, 15
HWB
21, 52%, 32%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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