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
AEA09B
RGB
174, 160, 155
HSL
16, 10%, 65%
HSB
16, 11%, 68%
CMYK
0, 8, 11, 32
LAB
67, 5, 5
LCH
67, 6, 45
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 41
XYZ
36, 37, 36
LUV
67, 9, 6
HWB
16, 61%, 32%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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