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
AE9F9E
RGB
174, 159, 158
HSL
4, 9%, 65%
HSB
4, 9%, 68%
CMYK
0, 9, 9, 32
LAB
67, 6, 3
LCH
67, 6, 25
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 22
XYZ
36, 36, 37
LUV
67, 9, 3
HWB
4, 62%, 32%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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