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
A2AEC2
RGB
162, 174, 194
HSL
217, 21%, 70%
HSB
217, 16%, 76%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 24
LAB
71, -1, -12
LCH
71, 12, 264
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 261
XYZ
40, 42, 57
LUV
71, -7, -18
HWB
217, 64%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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