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
AE9986
RGB
174, 153, 134
HSL
28, 20%, 60%
HSB
28, 23%, 68%
CMYK
0, 12, 23, 32
LAB
65, 6, 13
LCH
65, 14, 66
OKLCH
0.70, 0.04, 64
XYZ
33, 34, 27
LUV
65, 14, 17
HWB
28, 53%, 32%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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