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
A4A299
RGB
164, 162, 153
HSL
49, 6%, 62%
HSB
49, 7%, 64%
CMYK
0, 1, 7, 36
LAB
67, 0, 5
LCH
67, 5, 96
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 96
XYZ
34, 36, 35
LUV
67, 2, 7
HWB
49, 60%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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