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
A8A8A6
RGB
168, 168, 166
HSL
60, 1%, 65%
HSB
60, 1%, 66%
CMYK
0, 0, 1, 34
LAB
69, 0, 1
LCH
69, 1, 105
OKLCH
0.73, 0.00, 106
XYZ
37, 39, 42
LUV
69, 0, 2
HWB
60, 65%, 34%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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