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
A09C8D
RGB
160, 156, 141
HSL
47, 9%, 59%
HSB
47, 12%, 63%
CMYK
0, 2, 12, 37
LAB
64, 0, 8
LCH
64, 8, 93
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 95
XYZ
31, 33, 30
LUV
64, 3, 12
HWB
47, 55%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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