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
A7ACBA
RGB
167, 172, 186
HSL
224, 12%, 69%
HSB
224, 10%, 73%
CMYK
10, 8, 0, 27
LAB
70, 0, -8
LCH
70, 8, 272
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 270
XYZ
40, 41, 52
LUV
70, -4, -12
HWB
224, 65%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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