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
A2A19B
RGB
162, 161, 155
HSL
51, 4%, 62%
HSB
51, 4%, 64%
CMYK
0, 1, 4, 36
LAB
66, 0, 3
LCH
66, 3, 98
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 99
XYZ
34, 36, 36
LUV
66, 1, 5
HWB
51, 61%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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