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
A8AAB7
RGB
168, 170, 183
HSL
232, 9%, 69%
HSB
232, 8%, 72%
CMYK
8, 7, 0, 28
LAB
70, 1, -7
LCH
70, 7, 280
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 279
XYZ
39, 40, 51
LUV
70, -2, -11
HWB
232, 66%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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