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
A1A4A2
RGB
161, 164, 162
HSL
140, 2%, 64%
HSB
140, 2%, 64%
CMYK
2, 0, 1, 36
LAB
67, -1, 1
LCH
67, 2, 155
OKLCH
0.72, 0.00, 157
XYZ
34, 37, 39
LUV
67, -2, 1
HWB
140, 63%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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