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
A39C8D
RGB
163, 156, 141
HSL
41, 11%, 60%
HSB
41, 13%, 64%
CMYK
0, 4, 13, 36
LAB
65, 1, 9
LCH
65, 9, 86
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 86
XYZ
32, 33, 30
LUV
65, 5, 12
HWB
41, 55%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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