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
A09D8D
RGB
160, 157, 141
HSL
51, 9%, 59%
HSB
51, 12%, 63%
CMYK
0, 2, 12, 37
LAB
65, -1, 9
LCH
65, 9, 97
OKLCH
0.69, 0.02, 98
XYZ
31, 34, 30
LUV
65, 3, 13
HWB
51, 55%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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