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
A7A495
RGB
167, 164, 149
HSL
50, 9%, 62%
HSB
50, 11%, 65%
CMYK
0, 2, 11, 35
LAB
67, -1, 8
LCH
67, 8, 96
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 98
XYZ
35, 37, 34
LUV
67, 3, 12
HWB
50, 58%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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