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
A4878C
RGB
164, 135, 140
HSL
350, 14%, 59%
HSB
350, 18%, 64%
CMYK
0, 18, 15, 36
LAB
59, 12, 2
LCH
59, 12, 8
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 6
XYZ
29, 27, 29
LUV
59, 17, 0
HWB
350, 53%, 36%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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