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
A0A499
RGB
160, 164, 153
HSL
82, 6%, 62%
HSB
82, 7%, 64%
CMYK
2, 0, 7, 36
LAB
67, -3, 5
LCH
67, 6, 120
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 123
XYZ
34, 36, 35
LUV
67, -2, 8
HWB
82, 60%, 36%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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