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
A49890
RGB
164, 152, 144
HSL
24, 10%, 60%
HSB
24, 12%, 64%
CMYK
0, 7, 12, 36
LAB
64, 4, 6
LCH
64, 7, 59
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 56
XYZ
32, 32, 31
LUV
64, 8, 8
HWB
24, 56%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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