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
A7A596
RGB
167, 165, 150
HSL
53, 9%, 62%
HSB
53, 10%, 65%
CMYK
0, 1, 10, 35
LAB
68, -1, 8
LCH
68, 8, 99
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 101
XYZ
35, 37, 34
LUV
68, 2, 12
HWB
53, 59%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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