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
A8ACBB
RGB
168, 172, 187
HSL
227, 12%, 70%
HSB
227, 10%, 73%
CMYK
10, 8, 0, 27
LAB
70, 1, -8
LCH
70, 8, 275
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 274
XYZ
40, 41, 53
LUV
70, -3, -12
HWB
227, 66%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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