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
A59992
RGB
165, 153, 146
HSL
22, 10%, 61%
HSB
22, 12%, 65%
CMYK
0, 7, 12, 35
LAB
64, 4, 5
LCH
64, 6, 56
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 52
XYZ
32, 33, 32
LUV
64, 8, 7
HWB
22, 57%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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