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
AEAEA1
RGB
174, 174, 161
HSL
60, 7%, 66%
HSB
60, 7%, 68%
CMYK
0, 0, 7, 32
LAB
71, -2, 7
LCH
71, 7, 105
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 107
XYZ
39, 42, 40
LUV
71, 1, 10
HWB
60, 63%, 32%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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