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
A98E89
RGB
169, 142, 137
HSL
9, 16%, 60%
HSB
9, 19%, 66%
CMYK
0, 16, 19, 34
LAB
61, 10, 7
LCH
61, 12, 34
OKLCH
0.67, 0.03, 30
XYZ
31, 30, 28
LUV
61, 17, 7
HWB
9, 54%, 34%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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