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
A49CA3
RGB
164, 156, 163
HSL
308, 4%, 63%
HSB
308, 5%, 64%
CMYK
0, 5, 1, 36
LAB
65, 4, -3
LCH
65, 5, 327
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 330
XYZ
34, 34, 39
LUV
65, 4, -5
HWB
308, 61%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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