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
AEA19C
RGB
174, 161, 156
HSL
17, 10%, 65%
HSB
17, 10%, 68%
CMYK
0, 7, 10, 32
LAB
67, 4, 4
LCH
67, 6, 46
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 42
XYZ
36, 37, 37
LUV
67, 8, 5
HWB
17, 61%, 32%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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