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
A0908E
RGB
160, 144, 142
HSL
7, 9%, 59%
HSB
7, 11%, 63%
CMYK
0, 10, 11, 37
LAB
61, 6, 3
LCH
61, 7, 30
OKLCH
0.67, 0.02, 26
XYZ
29, 29, 30
LUV
61, 10, 4
HWB
7, 56%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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