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
A6A6A6
RGB
166, 166, 166
HSL
0, 0%, 65%
HSB
0, 0%, 65%
CMYK
0, 0, 0, 35
LAB
68, 0, 0
LCH
68, 0, 0
OKLCH
0.73, 0.00, 0
XYZ
36, 38, 42
LUV
68, 0, 0
HWB
0, 65%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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