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
A1A3AD
RGB
161, 163, 173
HSL
230, 7%, 65%
HSB
230, 7%, 68%
CMYK
7, 6, 0, 32
LAB
67, 1, -5
LCH
67, 6, 278
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 277
XYZ
35, 37, 45
LUV
67, -2, -8
HWB
230, 63%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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