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
A4A8A7
RGB
164, 168, 167
HSL
165, 2%, 65%
HSB
165, 2%, 66%
CMYK
2, 0, 1, 34
LAB
69, -2, 0
LCH
69, 2, 180
OKLCH
0.73, 0.00, 180
XYZ
36, 39, 42
LUV
69, -2, 0
HWB
165, 64%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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