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
A8AAB3
RGB
168, 170, 179
HSL
229, 7%, 68%
HSB
229, 6%, 70%
CMYK
6, 5, 0, 30
LAB
70, 1, -5
LCH
70, 5, 277
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 276
XYZ
39, 40, 48
LUV
70, -2, -7
HWB
229, 66%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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