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
A5AFC4
RGB
165, 175, 196
HSL
221, 21%, 71%
HSB
221, 16%, 77%
CMYK
16, 11, 0, 23
LAB
71, 0, -12
LCH
71, 12, 268
OKLCH
0.75, 0.03, 265
XYZ
41, 43, 58
LUV
71, -6, -18
HWB
221, 65%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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