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
A09BA0
RGB
160, 155, 160
HSL
300, 3%, 62%
HSB
300, 3%, 63%
CMYK
0, 3, 0, 37
LAB
65, 3, -2
LCH
65, 3, 323
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 326
XYZ
33, 33, 38
LUV
65, 3, -3
HWB
300, 61%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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