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
AE978E
RGB
174, 151, 142
HSL
17, 16%, 62%
HSB
17, 18%, 68%
CMYK
0, 13, 18, 32
LAB
64, 8, 8
LCH
64, 11, 46
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 43
XYZ
33, 33, 30
LUV
64, 15, 10
HWB
17, 56%, 32%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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