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
A2AAB7
RGB
162, 170, 183
HSL
217, 13%, 68%
HSB
217, 11%, 72%
CMYK
11, 7, 0, 28
LAB
69, -1, -8
LCH
69, 8, 263
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 260
XYZ
38, 40, 50
LUV
69, -5, -11
HWB
217, 64%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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