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
A6A5A1
RGB
166, 165, 161
HSL
48, 3%, 64%
HSB
48, 3%, 65%
CMYK
0, 1, 3, 35
LAB
68, 0, 2
LCH
68, 2, 95
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 95
XYZ
36, 38, 39
LUV
68, 1, 3
HWB
48, 63%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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