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
AE9E89
RGB
174, 158, 137
HSL
34, 19%, 61%
HSB
34, 21%, 68%
CMYK
0, 9, 21, 32
LAB
66, 4, 13
LCH
66, 14, 75
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 75
XYZ
34, 35, 29
LUV
66, 11, 18
HWB
34, 54%, 32%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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