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
A4AEBE
RGB
164, 174, 190
HSL
217, 17%, 69%
HSB
217, 14%, 75%
CMYK
14, 8, 0, 25
LAB
71, -1, -9
LCH
71, 10, 263
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 260
XYZ
40, 42, 55
LUV
71, -6, -14
HWB
217, 64%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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