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
AE9486
RGB
174, 148, 134
HSL
21, 20%, 60%
HSB
21, 23%, 68%
CMYK
0, 15, 23, 32
LAB
63, 8, 11
LCH
63, 14, 53
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 50
XYZ
32, 32, 27
LUV
63, 17, 14
HWB
21, 53%, 32%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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