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
A6A595
RGB
166, 165, 149
HSL
56, 9%, 62%
HSB
56, 10%, 65%
CMYK
0, 1, 10, 35
LAB
67, -2, 8
LCH
67, 9, 102
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 104
XYZ
35, 37, 34
LUV
67, 1, 12
HWB
56, 58%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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