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
A89DA1
RGB
168, 157, 161
HSL
338, 6%, 64%
HSB
338, 7%, 66%
CMYK
0, 7, 4, 34
LAB
66, 5, -1
LCH
66, 5, 353
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 353
XYZ
35, 35, 39
LUV
66, 6, -2
HWB
338, 62%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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