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
A2A99D
RGB
162, 169, 157
HSL
95, 7%, 64%
HSB
95, 7%, 66%
CMYK
4, 0, 7, 34
LAB
68, -4, 5
LCH
68, 7, 129
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 132
XYZ
35, 38, 37
LUV
68, -3, 8
HWB
95, 62%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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