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
A5A396
RGB
165, 163, 150
HSL
52, 8%, 62%
HSB
52, 9%, 65%
CMYK
0, 1, 9, 35
LAB
67, -1, 7
LCH
67, 7, 98
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 100
XYZ
34, 36, 34
LUV
67, 2, 10
HWB
52, 59%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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