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
AEA4AA
RGB
174, 164, 170
HSL
324, 6%, 66%
HSB
324, 6%, 68%
CMYK
0, 6, 2, 32
LAB
68, 5, -2
LCH
68, 5, 339
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 341
XYZ
38, 38, 43
LUV
68, 5, -3
HWB
324, 64%, 32%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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