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
A8A89F
RGB
168, 168, 159
HSL
60, 5%, 64%
HSB
60, 5%, 66%
CMYK
0, 0, 5, 34
LAB
69, -1, 5
LCH
69, 5, 105
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 107
XYZ
36, 39, 38
LUV
69, 1, 7
HWB
60, 62%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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