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
A8A999
RGB
168, 169, 153
HSL
64, 9%, 63%
HSB
64, 9%, 66%
CMYK
1, 0, 9, 34
LAB
69, -3, 8
LCH
69, 9, 107
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 110
XYZ
36, 39, 36
LUV
69, 0, 12
HWB
64, 60%, 34%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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