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
A99C8A
RGB
169, 156, 138
HSL
35, 15%, 60%
HSB
35, 18%, 66%
CMYK
0, 8, 18, 34
LAB
65, 3, 11
LCH
65, 12, 77
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 76
XYZ
33, 34, 29
LUV
65, 9, 15
HWB
35, 54%, 34%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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