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
AEA8A1
RGB
174, 168, 161
HSL
32, 7%, 66%
HSB
32, 7%, 68%
CMYK
0, 3, 7, 32
LAB
69, 1, 4
LCH
69, 5, 74
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 72
XYZ
38, 40, 39
LUV
69, 4, 6
HWB
32, 63%, 32%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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