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
A2A797
RGB
162, 167, 151
HSL
79, 8%, 62%
HSB
79, 10%, 65%
CMYK
3, 0, 10, 35
LAB
68, -4, 8
LCH
68, 9, 118
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 121
XYZ
34, 38, 35
LUV
68, -2, 12
HWB
79, 59%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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