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
A09BA5
RGB
160, 155, 165
HSL
270, 5%, 63%
HSB
270, 6%, 65%
CMYK
3, 6, 0, 35
LAB
65, 3, -5
LCH
65, 6, 306
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 308
XYZ
33, 34, 40
LUV
65, 2, -7
HWB
270, 61%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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