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
AAA097
RGB
170, 160, 151
HSL
28, 10%, 63%
HSB
28, 11%, 67%
CMYK
0, 6, 11, 33
LAB
67, 3, 6
LCH
67, 7, 67
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 65
XYZ
35, 36, 34
LUV
67, 6, 8
HWB
28, 59%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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