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
A7A39B
RGB
167, 163, 155
HSL
40, 6%, 63%
HSB
40, 7%, 65%
CMYK
0, 2, 7, 35
LAB
67, 0, 5
LCH
67, 5, 85
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 85
XYZ
35, 37, 36
LUV
67, 3, 7
HWB
40, 61%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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