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
A78C8A
RGB
167, 140, 138
HSL
4, 14%, 60%
HSB
4, 17%, 65%
CMYK
0, 16, 17, 35
LAB
61, 10, 5
LCH
61, 11, 26
OKLCH
0.66, 0.03, 23
XYZ
30, 29, 28
LUV
61, 17, 5
HWB
4, 54%, 35%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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