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
A7ABB4
RGB
167, 171, 180
HSL
222, 8%, 68%
HSB
222, 7%, 71%
CMYK
7, 5, 0, 29
LAB
70, 0, -5
LCH
70, 5, 268
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 267
XYZ
39, 41, 49
LUV
70, -3, -8
HWB
222, 65%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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