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
A38485
RGB
163, 132, 133
HSL
358, 14%, 58%
HSB
358, 19%, 64%
CMYK
0, 19, 18, 36
LAB
58, 12, 4
LCH
58, 13, 19
OKLCH
0.64, 0.04, 16
XYZ
28, 26, 26
LUV
58, 19, 3
HWB
358, 52%, 36%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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