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
A1998B
RGB
161, 153, 139
HSL
38, 10%, 59%
HSB
38, 14%, 63%
CMYK
0, 5, 14, 37
LAB
64, 1, 8
LCH
64, 9, 82
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 82
XYZ
31, 32, 29
LUV
64, 6, 12
HWB
38, 55%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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