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
A09FB4
RGB
160, 159, 180
HSL
243, 12%, 66%
HSB
243, 12%, 71%
CMYK
11, 12, 0, 29
LAB
66, 4, -11
LCH
66, 11, 288
OKLCH
0.71, 0.03, 288
XYZ
35, 36, 48
LUV
66, -1, -17
HWB
243, 62%, 29%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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