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
A7A6A4
RGB
167, 166, 164
HSL
40, 2%, 65%
HSB
40, 2%, 65%
CMYK
0, 1, 2, 35
LAB
68, 0, 1
LCH
68, 1, 86
OKLCH
0.73, 0.00, 85
XYZ
36, 38, 41
LUV
68, 1, 2
HWB
40, 64%, 35%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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