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
A78C80
RGB
167, 140, 128
HSL
18, 18%, 58%
HSB
18, 23%, 65%
CMYK
0, 16, 23, 35
LAB
61, 9, 10
LCH
61, 14, 49
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 45
XYZ
29, 29, 24
LUV
61, 18, 12
HWB
18, 50%, 35%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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