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
AEA39E
RGB
174, 163, 158
HSL
19, 9%, 65%
HSB
19, 9%, 68%
CMYK
0, 6, 9, 32
LAB
68, 3, 4
LCH
68, 5, 50
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 46
XYZ
37, 38, 38
LUV
68, 7, 5
HWB
19, 62%, 32%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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