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
A18B89
RGB
161, 139, 137
HSL
5, 11%, 58%
HSB
5, 15%, 63%
CMYK
0, 14, 15, 37
LAB
60, 8, 4
LCH
60, 9, 27
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 24
XYZ
28, 28, 28
LUV
60, 13, 4
HWB
5, 54%, 37%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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