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
AE938C
RGB
174, 147, 140
HSL
12, 17%, 62%
HSB
12, 20%, 68%
CMYK
0, 16, 20, 32
LAB
63, 10, 8
LCH
63, 12, 39
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 35
XYZ
33, 32, 29
LUV
63, 17, 9
HWB
12, 55%, 32%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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