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
A89E9D
RGB
168, 158, 157
HSL
5, 6%, 64%
HSB
5, 7%, 66%
CMYK
0, 6, 7, 34
LAB
66, 4, 2
LCH
66, 4, 28
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 24
XYZ
34, 35, 37
LUV
66, 6, 2
HWB
5, 62%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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