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
A8978D
RGB
168, 151, 141
HSL
22, 13%, 61%
HSB
22, 16%, 66%
CMYK
0, 10, 16, 34
LAB
64, 5, 8
LCH
64, 9, 56
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 53
XYZ
32, 32, 30
LUV
64, 11, 10
HWB
22, 55%, 34%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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