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
A1A296
RGB
161, 162, 150
HSL
65, 6%, 61%
HSB
65, 7%, 64%
CMYK
1, 0, 7, 36
LAB
66, -2, 6
LCH
66, 6, 108
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 111
XYZ
33, 36, 34
LUV
66, 0, 9
HWB
65, 59%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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