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
A29C8E
RGB
162, 156, 142
HSL
42, 10%, 60%
HSB
42, 12%, 64%
CMYK
0, 4, 12, 36
LAB
65, 0, 8
LCH
65, 8, 87
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 88
XYZ
32, 33, 30
LUV
65, 4, 11
HWB
42, 56%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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