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
A5898B
RGB
165, 137, 139
HSL
356, 13%, 59%
HSB
356, 17%, 65%
CMYK
0, 17, 16, 35
LAB
60, 11, 3
LCH
60, 12, 16
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 13
XYZ
29, 28, 28
LUV
60, 17, 2
HWB
356, 54%, 35%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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