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
A09C9A
RGB
160, 156, 154
HSL
20, 3%, 62%
HSB
20, 4%, 63%
CMYK
0, 2, 4, 37
LAB
65, 1, 2
LCH
65, 2, 52
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 49
XYZ
32, 34, 35
LUV
65, 2, 2
HWB
20, 60%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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