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
A09591
RGB
160, 149, 145
HSL
16, 7%, 60%
HSB
16, 9%, 63%
CMYK
0, 7, 9, 37
LAB
63, 4, 4
LCH
63, 5, 45
OKLCH
0.68, 0.01, 41
XYZ
30, 31, 31
LUV
63, 7, 4
HWB
16, 57%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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