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
A09088
RGB
160, 144, 136
HSL
20, 11%, 58%
HSB
20, 15%, 63%
CMYK
0, 10, 15, 37
LAB
61, 5, 7
LCH
61, 8, 52
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 48
XYZ
29, 29, 27
LUV
61, 10, 8
HWB
20, 53%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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