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
A1989A
RGB
161, 152, 154
HSL
347, 5%, 61%
HSB
347, 6%, 63%
CMYK
0, 6, 4, 37
LAB
64, 4, 0
LCH
64, 4, 3
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 2
XYZ
32, 32, 35
LUV
64, 5, 0
HWB
347, 60%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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