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
A8A59E
RGB
168, 165, 158
HSL
42, 5%, 64%
HSB
42, 6%, 66%
CMYK
0, 2, 6, 34
LAB
68, 0, 4
LCH
68, 4, 88
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 87
XYZ
36, 38, 38
LUV
68, 2, 6
HWB
42, 62%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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