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
A09EA8
RGB
160, 158, 168
HSL
252, 5%, 64%
HSB
252, 6%, 66%
CMYK
5, 6, 0, 34
LAB
66, 2, -5
LCH
66, 5, 294
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 295
XYZ
34, 35, 42
LUV
66, 1, -8
HWB
252, 62%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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