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
A0ABC1
RGB
160, 171, 193
HSL
220, 21%, 69%
HSB
220, 17%, 76%
CMYK
17, 11, 0, 24
LAB
70, -1, -13
LCH
70, 13, 268
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 264
XYZ
39, 40, 56
LUV
70, -7, -19
HWB
220, 63%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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