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
AE9689
RGB
174, 150, 137
HSL
21, 19%, 61%
HSB
21, 21%, 68%
CMYK
0, 14, 21, 32
LAB
64, 8, 10
LCH
64, 13, 53
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 50
XYZ
33, 33, 28
LUV
64, 16, 13
HWB
21, 54%, 32%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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