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
A49490
RGB
164, 148, 144
HSL
12, 10%, 60%
HSB
12, 12%, 64%
CMYK
0, 10, 12, 36
LAB
63, 6, 4
LCH
63, 7, 38
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 34
XYZ
31, 31, 31
LUV
63, 10, 5
HWB
12, 56%, 36%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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