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
A89A97
RGB
168, 154, 151
HSL
11, 9%, 63%
HSB
11, 10%, 66%
CMYK
0, 8, 10, 34
LAB
65, 5, 4
LCH
65, 6, 36
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 32
XYZ
33, 34, 34
LUV
65, 8, 4
HWB
11, 59%, 34%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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