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
A29C8F
RGB
162, 156, 143
HSL
41, 9%, 60%
HSB
41, 12%, 64%
CMYK
0, 4, 12, 36
LAB
65, 1, 8
LCH
65, 8, 86
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 86
XYZ
32, 33, 31
LUV
65, 4, 11
HWB
41, 56%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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