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
A6A797
RGB
166, 167, 151
HSL
64, 8%, 62%
HSB
64, 10%, 65%
CMYK
1, 0, 10, 35
LAB
68, -3, 8
LCH
68, 9, 107
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 110
XYZ
35, 38, 35
LUV
68, 0, 12
HWB
64, 59%, 35%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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