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
A59CA2
RGB
165, 156, 162
HSL
320, 5%, 63%
HSB
320, 5%, 65%
CMYK
0, 5, 2, 35
LAB
65, 4, -2
LCH
65, 5, 336
OKLCH
0.70, 0.01, 338
XYZ
34, 34, 39
LUV
65, 5, -4
HWB
320, 61%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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