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
A6868A
RGB
166, 134, 138
HSL
353, 15%, 59%
HSB
353, 19%, 65%
CMYK
0, 19, 17, 35
LAB
59, 13, 3
LCH
59, 13, 12
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 10
XYZ
29, 27, 28
LUV
59, 19, 1
HWB
353, 53%, 35%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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