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
A8968A
RGB
168, 150, 138
HSL
24, 15%, 60%
HSB
24, 18%, 66%
CMYK
0, 11, 18, 34
LAB
63, 5, 9
LCH
63, 10, 59
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 56
XYZ
32, 32, 29
LUV
63, 12, 11
HWB
24, 54%, 34%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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