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
AE9E95
RGB
174, 158, 149
HSL
22, 13%, 63%
HSB
22, 14%, 68%
CMYK
0, 9, 14, 32
LAB
66, 5, 7
LCH
66, 9, 55
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 51
XYZ
35, 36, 33
LUV
66, 10, 9
HWB
22, 58%, 32%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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