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
A59999
RGB
165, 153, 153
HSL
0, 6%, 62%
HSB
0, 7%, 65%
CMYK
0, 7, 7, 35
LAB
64, 5, 2
LCH
64, 5, 20
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 17
XYZ
33, 33, 35
LUV
64, 7, 2
HWB
0, 60%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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