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
AE9D99
RGB
174, 157, 153
HSL
11, 11%, 64%
HSB
11, 12%, 68%
CMYK
0, 10, 12, 32
LAB
66, 6, 4
LCH
66, 7, 37
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 33
XYZ
35, 35, 35
LUV
66, 10, 5
HWB
11, 60%, 32%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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