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
A0A29F
RGB
160, 162, 159
HSL
100, 2%, 63%
HSB
100, 2%, 64%
CMYK
1, 0, 2, 36
LAB
66, -1, 1
LCH
66, 2, 132
OKLCH
0.71, 0.00, 135
XYZ
34, 36, 38
LUV
66, -1, 2
HWB
100, 62%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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