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
A89E8D
RGB
168, 158, 141
HSL
38, 13%, 61%
HSB
38, 16%, 66%
CMYK
0, 6, 16, 34
LAB
66, 2, 10
LCH
66, 10, 81
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 81
XYZ
33, 35, 30
LUV
66, 7, 14
HWB
38, 55%, 34%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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