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
A49DA5
RGB
164, 157, 165
HSL
293, 4%, 63%
HSB
293, 5%, 65%
CMYK
1, 5, 0, 35
LAB
66, 4, -3
LCH
66, 5, 319
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 322
XYZ
34, 35, 40
LUV
66, 4, -5
HWB
293, 62%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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