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
AEB19E
RGB
174, 177, 158
HSL
69, 11%, 66%
HSB
69, 11%, 69%
CMYK
2, 0, 11, 31
LAB
72, -4, 9
LCH
72, 10, 111
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 114
XYZ
39, 43, 39
LUV
72, -1, 14
HWB
69, 62%, 31%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.