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
A1A2A5
RGB
161, 162, 165
HSL
225, 2%, 64%
HSB
225, 2%, 65%
CMYK
2, 2, 0, 35
LAB
67, 0, -2
LCH
67, 2, 272
OKLCH
0.71, 0.00, 271
XYZ
34, 36, 41
LUV
67, -1, -2
HWB
225, 63%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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