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
A6958E
RGB
166, 149, 142
HSL
18, 12%, 60%
HSB
18, 14%, 65%
CMYK
0, 10, 14, 35
LAB
63, 6, 6
LCH
63, 8, 47
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 44
XYZ
31, 32, 30
LUV
63, 11, 8
HWB
18, 56%, 35%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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