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
A79E9C
RGB
167, 158, 156
HSL
11, 6%, 63%
HSB
11, 7%, 65%
CMYK
0, 5, 7, 35
LAB
66, 3, 2
LCH
66, 4, 36
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 33
XYZ
34, 35, 36
LUV
66, 5, 3
HWB
11, 61%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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