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
A5ABB5
RGB
165, 171, 181
HSL
218, 10%, 68%
HSB
218, 9%, 71%
CMYK
9, 6, 0, 29
LAB
70, -1, -6
LCH
70, 6, 263
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 261
XYZ
38, 40, 49
LUV
70, -4, -9
HWB
218, 65%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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