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
A49895
RGB
164, 152, 149
HSL
12, 8%, 61%
HSB
12, 9%, 64%
CMYK
0, 7, 9, 36
LAB
64, 4, 3
LCH
64, 5, 38
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 34
XYZ
32, 33, 33
LUV
64, 7, 4
HWB
12, 58%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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