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
A5A191
RGB
165, 161, 145
HSL
48, 10%, 61%
HSB
48, 12%, 65%
CMYK
0, 2, 12, 35
LAB
66, -1, 9
LCH
66, 9, 94
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 95
XYZ
33, 36, 32
LUV
66, 3, 13
HWB
48, 57%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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