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
A2978C
RGB
162, 151, 140
HSL
30, 11%, 59%
HSB
30, 14%, 64%
CMYK
0, 7, 14, 36
LAB
63, 3, 7
LCH
63, 8, 69
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 67
XYZ
31, 32, 29
LUV
63, 7, 10
HWB
30, 55%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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