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
A09CA5
RGB
160, 156, 165
HSL
267, 5%, 63%
HSB
267, 5%, 65%
CMYK
3, 5, 0, 35
LAB
65, 3, -4
LCH
65, 5, 304
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 306
XYZ
33, 34, 40
LUV
65, 2, -7
HWB
267, 61%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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