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
A6A3AA
RGB
166, 163, 170
HSL
266, 4%, 65%
HSB
266, 4%, 67%
CMYK
2, 4, 0, 33
LAB
67, 2, -3
LCH
67, 4, 303
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 305
XYZ
36, 37, 43
LUV
67, 1, -5
HWB
266, 64%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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