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
AEAA9A
RGB
174, 170, 154
HSL
48, 11%, 64%
HSB
48, 11%, 68%
CMYK
0, 2, 11, 32
LAB
70, -1, 9
LCH
70, 9, 94
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 95
XYZ
38, 40, 36
LUV
70, 3, 13
HWB
48, 60%, 32%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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