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
A88A85
RGB
168, 138, 133
HSL
9, 17%, 59%
HSB
9, 21%, 66%
CMYK
0, 18, 21, 34
LAB
60, 11, 7
LCH
60, 13, 33
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 29
XYZ
29, 28, 26
LUV
60, 19, 8
HWB
9, 52%, 34%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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