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
A19D9E
RGB
161, 157, 158
HSL
345, 2%, 62%
HSB
345, 2%, 63%
CMYK
0, 2, 2, 37
LAB
65, 2, 0
LCH
65, 2, 1
OKLCH
0.70, 0.00, 0
XYZ
33, 34, 37
LUV
65, 2, 0
HWB
345, 62%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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