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
A7ABB3
RGB
167, 171, 179
HSL
220, 7%, 68%
HSB
220, 7%, 70%
CMYK
7, 4, 0, 30
LAB
70, 0, -5
LCH
70, 5, 266
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 264
XYZ
39, 41, 48
LUV
70, -3, -7
HWB
220, 65%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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