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
A1898B
RGB
161, 137, 139
HSL
355, 11%, 58%
HSB
355, 15%, 63%
CMYK
0, 15, 14, 37
LAB
59, 10, 2
LCH
59, 10, 14
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 12
XYZ
28, 27, 28
LUV
59, 14, 2
HWB
355, 54%, 37%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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