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
A1A697
RGB
161, 166, 151
HSL
80, 8%, 62%
HSB
80, 9%, 65%
CMYK
3, 0, 9, 35
LAB
67, -4, 7
LCH
67, 8, 119
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 122
XYZ
34, 37, 35
LUV
67, -2, 11
HWB
80, 59%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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