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
A09A8F
RGB
160, 154, 143
HSL
39, 8%, 59%
HSB
39, 11%, 63%
CMYK
0, 4, 11, 37
LAB
64, 1, 7
LCH
64, 7, 83
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 83
XYZ
31, 33, 31
LUV
64, 4, 9
HWB
39, 56%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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