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
AEACA8
RGB
174, 172, 168
HSL
40, 4%, 67%
HSB
40, 3%, 68%
CMYK
0, 1, 3, 32
LAB
70, 0, 2
LCH
70, 2, 85
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 85
XYZ
39, 41, 43
LUV
70, 1, 3
HWB
40, 66%, 32%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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