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
A2A1AB
RGB
162, 161, 171
HSL
246, 6%, 65%
HSB
246, 6%, 67%
CMYK
5, 6, 0, 33
LAB
67, 2, -5
LCH
67, 5, 290
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 291
XYZ
35, 36, 44
LUV
67, 0, -8
HWB
246, 63%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.