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
AEA289
RGB
174, 162, 137
HSL
41, 19%, 61%
HSB
41, 21%, 68%
CMYK
0, 7, 21, 32
LAB
67, 1, 15
LCH
67, 15, 84
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 85
XYZ
35, 37, 29
LUV
67, 9, 20
HWB
41, 54%, 32%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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