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
A8A6AF
RGB
168, 166, 175
HSL
253, 5%, 67%
HSB
253, 5%, 69%
CMYK
4, 5, 0, 31
LAB
68, 2, -4
LCH
68, 5, 295
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 296
XYZ
38, 39, 46
LUV
68, 1, -7
HWB
253, 65%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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