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
A09993
RGB
160, 153, 147
HSL
28, 6%, 60%
HSB
28, 8%, 63%
CMYK
0, 4, 8, 37
LAB
64, 2, 4
LCH
64, 5, 66
OKLCH
0.69, 0.01, 63
XYZ
31, 32, 32
LUV
64, 4, 6
HWB
28, 58%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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