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
AEA087
RGB
174, 160, 135
HSL
38, 19%, 61%
HSB
38, 22%, 68%
CMYK
0, 8, 22, 32
LAB
67, 2, 15
LCH
67, 15, 81
OKLCH
0.71, 0.04, 82
XYZ
34, 36, 28
LUV
67, 10, 20
HWB
38, 53%, 32%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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