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
A8A5A4
RGB
168, 165, 164
HSL
15, 2%, 65%
HSB
15, 2%, 66%
CMYK
0, 2, 2, 34
LAB
68, 1, 1
LCH
68, 1, 43
OKLCH
0.72, 0.00, 39
XYZ
36, 38, 41
LUV
68, 2, 1
HWB
15, 64%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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