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
A49C8E
RGB
164, 156, 142
HSL
38, 11%, 60%
HSB
38, 13%, 64%
CMYK
0, 5, 13, 36
LAB
65, 1, 8
LCH
65, 9, 82
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 82
XYZ
32, 34, 30
LUV
65, 6, 12
HWB
38, 56%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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