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
A4A49E
RGB
164, 164, 158
HSL
60, 3%, 63%
HSB
60, 4%, 64%
CMYK
0, 0, 4, 36
LAB
67, -1, 3
LCH
67, 3, 105
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 107
XYZ
35, 37, 38
LUV
67, 0, 5
HWB
60, 62%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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