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
A8A495
RGB
168, 164, 149
HSL
47, 10%, 62%
HSB
47, 11%, 66%
CMYK
0, 2, 11, 34
LAB
67, 0, 8
LCH
67, 8, 93
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 95
XYZ
35, 37, 34
LUV
67, 3, 12
HWB
47, 58%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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