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
A2878B
RGB
162, 135, 139
HSL
351, 13%, 58%
HSB
351, 17%, 64%
CMYK
0, 17, 14, 36
LAB
59, 11, 2
LCH
59, 11, 10
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 8
XYZ
28, 27, 28
LUV
59, 16, 1
HWB
351, 53%, 36%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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