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
A8AAB5
RGB
168, 170, 181
HSL
231, 8%, 68%
HSB
231, 7%, 71%
CMYK
7, 6, 0, 29
LAB
70, 1, -6
LCH
70, 6, 278
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 278
XYZ
39, 40, 49
LUV
70, -2, -9
HWB
231, 66%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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