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
A0ACBC
RGB
160, 172, 188
HSL
214, 17%, 68%
HSB
214, 15%, 74%
CMYK
15, 9, 0, 26
LAB
70, -2, -10
LCH
70, 10, 259
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 256
XYZ
38, 41, 53
LUV
70, -7, -14
HWB
214, 63%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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