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
A8A7AD
RGB
168, 167, 173
HSL
250, 4%, 67%
HSB
250, 3%, 68%
CMYK
3, 3, 0, 32
LAB
69, 1, -3
LCH
69, 3, 292
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 294
XYZ
38, 39, 45
LUV
69, 0, -5
HWB
250, 65%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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