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
A8A097
RGB
168, 160, 151
HSL
32, 9%, 63%
HSB
32, 10%, 66%
CMYK
0, 5, 10, 34
LAB
66, 2, 6
LCH
66, 6, 73
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 71
XYZ
34, 36, 34
LUV
66, 5, 8
HWB
32, 59%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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