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
A4958E
RGB
164, 149, 142
HSL
19, 11%, 60%
HSB
19, 13%, 64%
CMYK
0, 9, 13, 36
LAB
63, 5, 6
LCH
63, 8, 50
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 47
XYZ
31, 31, 30
LUV
63, 9, 7
HWB
19, 56%, 36%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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