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
A8A09B
RGB
168, 160, 155
HSL
23, 7%, 63%
HSB
23, 8%, 66%
CMYK
0, 5, 8, 34
LAB
66, 2, 4
LCH
66, 4, 58
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 54
XYZ
35, 36, 36
LUV
66, 5, 5
HWB
23, 61%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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