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
A9958E
RGB
169, 149, 142
HSL
16, 14%, 61%
HSB
16, 16%, 66%
CMYK
0, 12, 16, 34
LAB
63, 7, 7
LCH
63, 9, 44
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 40
XYZ
32, 32, 30
LUV
63, 13, 8
HWB
16, 56%, 34%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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