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
A8A297
RGB
168, 162, 151
HSL
39, 9%, 63%
HSB
39, 10%, 66%
CMYK
0, 4, 10, 34
LAB
67, 1, 7
LCH
67, 7, 83
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 83
XYZ
35, 36, 34
LUV
67, 4, 9
HWB
39, 59%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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