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
A89E98
RGB
168, 158, 152
HSL
23, 8%, 63%
HSB
23, 10%, 66%
CMYK
0, 6, 10, 34
LAB
66, 3, 5
LCH
66, 5, 57
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 53
XYZ
34, 35, 35
LUV
66, 6, 6
HWB
23, 60%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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