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
A8A39E
RGB
168, 163, 158
HSL
30, 5%, 64%
HSB
30, 6%, 66%
CMYK
0, 3, 6, 34
LAB
67, 1, 3
LCH
67, 3, 70
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 68
XYZ
35, 37, 38
LUV
67, 3, 4
HWB
30, 62%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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