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
A4A1A6
RGB
164, 161, 166
HSL
276, 3%, 64%
HSB
276, 3%, 65%
CMYK
1, 3, 0, 35
LAB
67, 2, -2
LCH
67, 3, 310
OKLCH
0.71, 0.01, 312
XYZ
35, 36, 41
LUV
67, 1, -4
HWB
276, 63%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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