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
A1A2A9
RGB
161, 162, 169
HSL
233, 4%, 65%
HSB
233, 5%, 66%
CMYK
5, 4, 0, 34
LAB
67, 1, -4
LCH
67, 4, 280
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 280
XYZ
35, 36, 43
LUV
67, -1, -6
HWB
233, 63%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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