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
A09FAF
RGB
160, 159, 175
HSL
244, 9%, 65%
HSB
244, 9%, 69%
CMYK
9, 9, 0, 31
LAB
66, 3, -8
LCH
66, 9, 289
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 289
XYZ
35, 35, 46
LUV
66, 0, -13
HWB
244, 62%, 31%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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