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
A7A199
RGB
167, 161, 153
HSL
34, 7%, 63%
HSB
34, 8%, 65%
CMYK
0, 4, 8, 35
LAB
67, 1, 5
LCH
67, 5, 77
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 75
XYZ
34, 36, 35
LUV
67, 4, 7
HWB
34, 60%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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