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
AEAFA9
RGB
174, 175, 169
HSL
70, 4%, 67%
HSB
70, 3%, 69%
CMYK
1, 0, 3, 31
LAB
71, -1, 3
LCH
71, 3, 112
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 114
XYZ
40, 43, 44
LUV
71, 0, 5
HWB
70, 66%, 31%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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