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
A8A997
RGB
168, 169, 151
HSL
63, 9%, 63%
HSB
63, 11%, 66%
CMYK
1, 0, 11, 34
LAB
69, -3, 9
LCH
69, 10, 107
OKLCH
0.73, 0.03, 110
XYZ
36, 39, 35
LUV
69, 0, 14
HWB
63, 59%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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