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
A2AEC4
RGB
162, 174, 196
HSL
219, 22%, 70%
HSB
219, 17%, 77%
CMYK
17, 11, 0, 23
LAB
71, -1, -13
LCH
71, 13, 266
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 263
XYZ
40, 42, 58
LUV
71, -8, -19
HWB
219, 64%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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