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
AEA18E
RGB
174, 161, 142
HSL
36, 16%, 62%
HSB
36, 18%, 68%
CMYK
0, 7, 18, 32
LAB
67, 3, 12
LCH
67, 12, 78
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 77
XYZ
35, 36, 31
LUV
67, 9, 16
HWB
36, 56%, 32%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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