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
A88C8D
RGB
168, 140, 141
HSL
358, 14%, 60%
HSB
358, 17%, 66%
CMYK
0, 17, 16, 34
LAB
61, 11, 4
LCH
61, 12, 18
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 16
XYZ
30, 29, 29
LUV
61, 17, 3
HWB
358, 55%, 34%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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