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
A6AEBB
RGB
166, 174, 187
HSL
217, 13%, 69%
HSB
217, 11%, 73%
CMYK
11, 7, 0, 27
LAB
71, -1, -8
LCH
71, 8, 263
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 260
XYZ
40, 42, 53
LUV
71, -5, -11
HWB
217, 65%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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