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
A1978F
RGB
161, 151, 143
HSL
27, 9%, 60%
HSB
27, 11%, 63%
CMYK
0, 6, 11, 37
LAB
63, 3, 6
LCH
63, 6, 64
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 61
XYZ
31, 32, 30
LUV
63, 6, 7
HWB
27, 56%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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