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
A49E99
RGB
164, 158, 153
HSL
27, 6%, 62%
HSB
27, 7%, 64%
CMYK
0, 4, 7, 36
LAB
66, 2, 3
LCH
66, 4, 65
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 63
XYZ
33, 35, 35
LUV
66, 4, 5
HWB
27, 60%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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