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
A8888E
RGB
168, 136, 142
HSL
349, 16%, 60%
HSB
349, 19%, 66%
CMYK
0, 19, 15, 34
LAB
60, 13, 2
LCH
60, 13, 7
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 6
XYZ
30, 28, 29
LUV
60, 19, 0
HWB
349, 53%, 34%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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