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
A6998F
RGB
166, 153, 143
HSL
26, 11%, 61%
HSB
26, 14%, 65%
CMYK
0, 8, 14, 35
LAB
64, 4, 7
LCH
64, 8, 63
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 60
XYZ
32, 33, 31
LUV
64, 8, 9
HWB
26, 56%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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