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
AE9C8D
RGB
174, 156, 141
HSL
27, 17%, 62%
HSB
27, 19%, 68%
CMYK
0, 10, 19, 32
LAB
66, 5, 10
LCH
66, 12, 64
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 62
XYZ
34, 35, 30
LUV
66, 12, 14
HWB
27, 55%, 32%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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