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
A2A4B1
RGB
162, 164, 177
HSL
232, 9%, 66%
HSB
232, 8%, 69%
CMYK
8, 7, 0, 31
LAB
68, 1, -7
LCH
68, 7, 280
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 279
XYZ
36, 37, 47
LUV
68, -2, -11
HWB
232, 64%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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