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
AEAB9B
RGB
174, 171, 155
HSL
51, 10%, 65%
HSB
51, 11%, 68%
CMYK
0, 2, 11, 32
LAB
70, -1, 9
LCH
70, 9, 97
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 98
XYZ
38, 40, 37
LUV
70, 3, 13
HWB
51, 61%, 32%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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