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
A19890
RGB
161, 152, 144
HSL
28, 8%, 60%
HSB
28, 11%, 63%
CMYK
0, 6, 11, 37
LAB
63, 2, 5
LCH
63, 6, 67
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 64
XYZ
31, 32, 31
LUV
63, 6, 7
HWB
28, 56%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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