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
AEA193
RGB
174, 161, 147
HSL
31, 14%, 63%
HSB
31, 16%, 68%
CMYK
0, 7, 16, 32
LAB
67, 3, 9
LCH
67, 10, 71
OKLCH
0.72, 0.03, 69
XYZ
35, 37, 33
LUV
67, 9, 12
HWB
31, 58%, 32%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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