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
A1ACBB
RGB
161, 172, 187
HSL
215, 16%, 68%
HSB
215, 14%, 73%
CMYK
14, 8, 0, 27
LAB
70, -2, -9
LCH
70, 9, 260
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 256
XYZ
38, 41, 53
LUV
70, -7, -13
HWB
215, 63%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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