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
A09EAC
RGB
160, 158, 172
HSL
249, 8%, 65%
HSB
249, 8%, 67%
CMYK
7, 8, 0, 33
LAB
66, 3, -7
LCH
66, 8, 292
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 292
XYZ
34, 35, 44
LUV
66, 0, -11
HWB
249, 62%, 33%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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