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
A1ACBC
RGB
161, 172, 188
HSL
216, 17%, 68%
HSB
216, 14%, 74%
CMYK
14, 9, 0, 26
LAB
70, -2, -10
LCH
70, 10, 261
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 258
XYZ
39, 41, 53
LUV
70, -7, -14
HWB
216, 63%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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