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
A1A2AE
RGB
161, 162, 174
HSL
235, 7%, 66%
HSB
235, 7%, 68%
CMYK
7, 7, 0, 32
LAB
67, 1, -6
LCH
67, 7, 282
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 282
XYZ
35, 36, 45
LUV
67, -1, -10
HWB
235, 63%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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