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
A8AEB8
RGB
168, 174, 184
HSL
217, 10%, 69%
HSB
217, 9%, 72%
CMYK
9, 5, 0, 28
LAB
71, -1, -6
LCH
71, 6, 263
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 261
XYZ
40, 42, 51
LUV
71, -4, -9
HWB
217, 66%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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