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
A5A69F
RGB
165, 166, 159
HSL
69, 4%, 64%
HSB
69, 4%, 65%
CMYK
1, 0, 4, 35
LAB
68, -1, 4
LCH
68, 4, 111
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 113
XYZ
35, 38, 38
LUV
68, 0, 5
HWB
69, 62%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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