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
A49796
RGB
164, 151, 150
HSL
4, 7%, 62%
HSB
4, 9%, 64%
CMYK
0, 8, 9, 36
LAB
64, 5, 2
LCH
64, 5, 26
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 23
XYZ
32, 32, 33
LUV
64, 8, 2
HWB
4, 59%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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