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
A7A496
RGB
167, 164, 150
HSL
49, 9%, 62%
HSB
49, 10%, 65%
CMYK
0, 2, 10, 35
LAB
67, -1, 8
LCH
67, 8, 96
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 97
XYZ
35, 37, 34
LUV
67, 3, 11
HWB
49, 59%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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