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
A79999
RGB
167, 153, 153
HSL
0, 7%, 63%
HSB
0, 8%, 65%
CMYK
0, 8, 8, 35
LAB
64, 5, 2
LCH
64, 6, 20
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 18
XYZ
33, 33, 35
LUV
64, 8, 2
HWB
0, 60%, 35%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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