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
A9AAAE
RGB
169, 170, 174
HSL
228, 3%, 67%
HSB
228, 3%, 68%
CMYK
3, 2, 0, 32
LAB
70, 0, -2
LCH
70, 2, 275
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 275
XYZ
38, 40, 46
LUV
70, -1, -3
HWB
228, 66%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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