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
A1ABB7
RGB
161, 171, 183
HSL
213, 13%, 67%
HSB
213, 12%, 72%
CMYK
12, 7, 0, 28
LAB
69, -2, -7
LCH
69, 8, 256
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 253
XYZ
38, 40, 51
LUV
69, -6, -11
HWB
213, 63%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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