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
A0A497
RGB
160, 164, 151
HSL
78, 7%, 62%
HSB
78, 8%, 64%
CMYK
2, 0, 8, 36
LAB
67, -3, 6
LCH
67, 7, 118
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 121
XYZ
33, 36, 35
LUV
67, -2, 10
HWB
78, 59%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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