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
AE9883
RGB
174, 152, 131
HSL
29, 21%, 60%
HSB
29, 25%, 68%
CMYK
0, 13, 25, 32
LAB
64, 6, 14
LCH
64, 15, 67
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 66
XYZ
33, 33, 26
LUV
64, 15, 18
HWB
29, 51%, 32%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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