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
AE9396
RGB
174, 147, 150
HSL
353, 14%, 63%
HSB
353, 16%, 68%
CMYK
0, 16, 14, 32
LAB
63, 11, 2
LCH
63, 11, 12
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 10
XYZ
33, 32, 33
LUV
63, 16, 1
HWB
353, 58%, 32%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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