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
A09EAA
RGB
160, 158, 170
HSL
250, 7%, 64%
HSB
250, 7%, 67%
CMYK
6, 7, 0, 33
LAB
66, 3, -6
LCH
66, 6, 293
OKLCH
0.70, 0.02, 294
XYZ
34, 35, 43
LUV
66, 0, -9
HWB
250, 62%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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