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
A4978E
RGB
164, 151, 142
HSL
25, 11%, 60%
HSB
25, 13%, 64%
CMYK
0, 8, 13, 36
LAB
63, 4, 7
LCH
63, 8, 60
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 57
XYZ
31, 32, 30
LUV
63, 8, 9
HWB
25, 56%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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