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
A8A6AC
RGB
168, 166, 172
HSL
260, 3%, 66%
HSB
260, 3%, 67%
CMYK
2, 3, 0, 33
LAB
68, 2, -3
LCH
68, 3, 299
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 301
XYZ
37, 39, 45
LUV
68, 1, -4
HWB
260, 65%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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