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
A6A196
RGB
166, 161, 150
HSL
41, 8%, 62%
HSB
41, 10%, 65%
CMYK
0, 3, 10, 35
LAB
66, 0, 6
LCH
66, 6, 86
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 86
XYZ
34, 36, 34
LUV
66, 4, 9
HWB
41, 59%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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