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
AE9C8A
RGB
174, 156, 138
HSL
30, 18%, 61%
HSB
30, 21%, 68%
CMYK
0, 10, 21, 32
LAB
66, 5, 12
LCH
66, 13, 69
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 67
XYZ
34, 35, 29
LUV
66, 12, 16
HWB
30, 54%, 32%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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