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
AE9889
RGB
174, 152, 137
HSL
24, 19%, 61%
HSB
24, 21%, 68%
CMYK
0, 13, 21, 32
LAB
65, 7, 11
LCH
65, 13, 59
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 56
XYZ
33, 33, 28
LUV
65, 15, 14
HWB
24, 54%, 32%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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