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
A8A696
RGB
168, 166, 150
HSL
53, 9%, 62%
HSB
53, 11%, 66%
CMYK
0, 1, 11, 34
LAB
68, -1, 9
LCH
68, 9, 99
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 101
XYZ
35, 38, 34
LUV
68, 2, 12
HWB
53, 59%, 34%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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