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
A0998E
RGB
160, 153, 142
HSL
37, 9%, 59%
HSB
37, 11%, 63%
CMYK
0, 4, 11, 37
LAB
64, 1, 7
LCH
64, 7, 80
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 79
XYZ
31, 32, 30
LUV
64, 5, 9
HWB
37, 56%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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