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
A6997F
RGB
166, 153, 127
HSL
40, 18%, 57%
HSB
40, 23%, 65%
CMYK
0, 8, 23, 35
LAB
64, 2, 16
LCH
64, 16, 83
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 85
XYZ
31, 32, 25
LUV
64, 10, 21
HWB
40, 50%, 35%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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