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
A0978A
RGB
160, 151, 138
HSL
35, 10%, 58%
HSB
35, 14%, 63%
CMYK
0, 6, 14, 37
LAB
63, 2, 8
LCH
63, 8, 78
OKLCH
0.68, 0.02, 77
XYZ
30, 31, 29
LUV
63, 6, 11
HWB
35, 54%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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