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
A8A897
RGB
168, 168, 151
HSL
60, 9%, 63%
HSB
60, 10%, 66%
CMYK
0, 0, 10, 34
LAB
69, -2, 9
LCH
69, 9, 104
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 107
XYZ
36, 39, 35
LUV
69, 1, 13
HWB
60, 59%, 34%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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