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
A0ACC2
RGB
160, 172, 194
HSL
219, 22%, 69%
HSB
219, 18%, 76%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 24
LAB
70, -1, -13
LCH
70, 13, 266
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 263
XYZ
39, 41, 57
LUV
70, -8, -19
HWB
219, 63%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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