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
A0989C
RGB
160, 152, 156
HSL
330, 4%, 61%
HSB
330, 5%, 63%
CMYK
0, 5, 2, 37
LAB
64, 4, -1
LCH
64, 4, 344
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 346
XYZ
32, 32, 36
LUV
64, 4, -2
HWB
330, 60%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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