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
A78786
RGB
167, 135, 134
HSL
2, 16%, 59%
HSB
2, 20%, 65%
CMYK
0, 19, 20, 35
LAB
59, 12, 5
LCH
59, 14, 23
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 20
XYZ
29, 27, 26
LUV
59, 20, 5
HWB
2, 53%, 35%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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