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
A88E8A
RGB
168, 142, 138
HSL
8, 15%, 60%
HSB
8, 18%, 66%
CMYK
0, 15, 18, 34
LAB
61, 10, 6
LCH
61, 11, 32
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 28
XYZ
30, 30, 28
LUV
61, 16, 6
HWB
8, 54%, 34%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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