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
A2A2AD
RGB
162, 162, 173
HSL
240, 6%, 66%
HSB
240, 6%, 68%
CMYK
6, 6, 0, 32
LAB
67, 2, -6
LCH
67, 6, 286
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 286
XYZ
35, 37, 45
LUV
67, -1, -9
HWB
240, 64%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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