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
AE9897
RGB
174, 152, 151
HSL
3, 12%, 64%
HSB
3, 13%, 68%
CMYK
0, 13, 13, 32
LAB
65, 8, 4
LCH
65, 9, 24
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 21
XYZ
34, 34, 34
LUV
65, 13, 4
HWB
3, 59%, 32%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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