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
A09896
RGB
160, 152, 150
HSL
12, 5%, 61%
HSB
12, 6%, 63%
CMYK
0, 5, 6, 37
LAB
63, 3, 2
LCH
63, 4, 38
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 34
XYZ
31, 32, 33
LUV
63, 5, 3
HWB
12, 59%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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