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
A89A91
RGB
168, 154, 145
HSL
23, 12%, 61%
HSB
23, 14%, 66%
CMYK
0, 8, 14, 34
LAB
65, 4, 7
LCH
65, 8, 58
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 55
XYZ
33, 33, 32
LUV
65, 9, 9
HWB
23, 57%, 34%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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