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
A2A194
RGB
162, 161, 148
HSL
56, 7%, 61%
HSB
56, 9%, 64%
CMYK
0, 1, 9, 36
LAB
66, -1, 7
LCH
66, 7, 101
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 103
XYZ
33, 35, 33
LUV
66, 1, 10
HWB
56, 58%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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