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
A1A2AF
RGB
161, 162, 175
HSL
236, 8%, 66%
HSB
236, 8%, 69%
CMYK
8, 7, 0, 31
LAB
67, 2, -7
LCH
67, 7, 283
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 282
XYZ
35, 37, 46
LUV
67, -1, -11
HWB
236, 63%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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