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
A39596
RGB
163, 149, 150
HSL
356, 7%, 61%
HSB
356, 9%, 64%
CMYK
0, 9, 8, 36
LAB
63, 5, 1
LCH
63, 6, 15
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 13
XYZ
31, 31, 33
LUV
63, 8, 1
HWB
356, 58%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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