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
AEAB96
RGB
174, 171, 150
HSL
52, 13%, 64%
HSB
52, 14%, 68%
CMYK
0, 2, 14, 32
LAB
70, -2, 11
LCH
70, 11, 98
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 100
XYZ
38, 40, 35
LUV
70, 3, 16
HWB
52, 59%, 32%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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