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
A8A499
RGB
168, 164, 153
HSL
44, 8%, 63%
HSB
44, 9%, 66%
CMYK
0, 2, 9, 34
LAB
67, 0, 6
LCH
67, 6, 90
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 90
XYZ
35, 37, 35
LUV
67, 3, 9
HWB
44, 60%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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