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
A48C8A
RGB
164, 140, 138
HSL
5, 13%, 59%
HSB
5, 16%, 64%
CMYK
0, 15, 16, 36
LAB
60, 9, 5
LCH
60, 10, 27
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 24
XYZ
29, 28, 28
LUV
60, 15, 5
HWB
5, 54%, 36%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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