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
A8AEBE
RGB
168, 174, 190
HSL
224, 14%, 70%
HSB
224, 12%, 75%
CMYK
12, 8, 0, 25
LAB
71, 0, -9
LCH
71, 9, 271
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 269
XYZ
41, 42, 55
LUV
71, -4, -14
HWB
224, 66%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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