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
A49992
RGB
164, 153, 146
HSL
23, 9%, 61%
HSB
23, 11%, 64%
CMYK
0, 7, 11, 36
LAB
64, 3, 5
LCH
64, 6, 58
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 55
XYZ
32, 33, 32
LUV
64, 7, 7
HWB
23, 57%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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