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
A2ACC1
RGB
162, 172, 193
HSL
221, 20%, 70%
HSB
221, 16%, 76%
CMYK
16, 11, 0, 24
LAB
70, 0, -12
LCH
70, 12, 268
OKLCH
0.74, 0.03, 265
XYZ
39, 41, 56
LUV
70, -6, -18
HWB
221, 64%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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