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
A4AEC2
RGB
164, 174, 194
HSL
220, 20%, 70%
HSB
220, 15%, 76%
CMYK
15, 10, 0, 24
LAB
71, -1, -12
LCH
71, 12, 267
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 264
XYZ
40, 42, 57
LUV
71, -6, -17
HWB
220, 64%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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