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
A1A3A4
RGB
161, 163, 164
HSL
200, 2%, 64%
HSB
200, 2%, 64%
CMYK
2, 1, 0, 36
LAB
67, -1, -1
LCH
67, 1, 233
OKLCH
0.71, 0.00, 229
XYZ
34, 36, 40
LUV
67, -1, -1
HWB
200, 63%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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