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
A09BA4
RGB
160, 155, 164
HSL
273, 5%, 63%
HSB
273, 5%, 64%
CMYK
2, 5, 0, 36
LAB
65, 3, -4
LCH
65, 5, 308
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 310
XYZ
33, 34, 40
LUV
65, 2, -6
HWB
273, 61%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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