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
AEA499
RGB
174, 164, 153
HSL
31, 11%, 64%
HSB
31, 12%, 68%
CMYK
0, 6, 12, 32
LAB
68, 2, 7
LCH
68, 7, 72
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 70
XYZ
36, 38, 36
LUV
68, 7, 10
HWB
31, 60%, 32%
Pantone
467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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