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
A49CA0
RGB
164, 156, 160
HSL
330, 4%, 63%
HSB
330, 5%, 64%
CMYK
0, 5, 2, 36
LAB
65, 4, -1
LCH
65, 4, 344
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 346
XYZ
34, 34, 38
LUV
65, 4, -2
HWB
330, 61%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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