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
A5ACBB
RGB
165, 172, 187
HSL
221, 14%, 69%
HSB
221, 12%, 73%
CMYK
12, 8, 0, 27
LAB
70, 0, -9
LCH
70, 9, 268
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 266
XYZ
39, 41, 53
LUV
70, -5, -13
HWB
221, 65%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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