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
A2A8A9
RGB
162, 168, 169
HSL
189, 4%, 65%
HSB
189, 4%, 66%
CMYK
4, 1, 0, 34
LAB
68, -2, -1
LCH
68, 2, 212
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 209
XYZ
36, 39, 43
LUV
68, -3, -2
HWB
189, 64%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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