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
AE998B
RGB
174, 153, 139
HSL
24, 18%, 61%
HSB
24, 20%, 68%
CMYK
0, 12, 20, 32
LAB
65, 6, 10
LCH
65, 12, 59
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 56
XYZ
34, 34, 29
LUV
65, 14, 13
HWB
24, 55%, 32%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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