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
A09D89
RGB
160, 157, 137
HSL
52, 11%, 58%
HSB
52, 14%, 63%
CMYK
0, 2, 14, 37
LAB
65, -2, 11
LCH
65, 11, 98
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 100
XYZ
31, 33, 28
LUV
65, 3, 15
HWB
52, 54%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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