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
A9898A
RGB
169, 137, 138
HSL
358, 16%, 60%
HSB
358, 19%, 66%
CMYK
0, 19, 18, 34
LAB
60, 13, 4
LCH
60, 13, 19
OKLCH
0.66, 0.04, 16
XYZ
30, 28, 28
LUV
60, 20, 4
HWB
358, 54%, 34%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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