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
A09F97
RGB
160, 159, 151
HSL
53, 5%, 61%
HSB
53, 6%, 63%
CMYK
0, 1, 6, 37
LAB
65, -1, 4
LCH
65, 4, 100
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 101
XYZ
32, 35, 34
LUV
65, 1, 6
HWB
53, 59%, 37%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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