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
AAA19E
RGB
170, 161, 158
HSL
15, 7%, 64%
HSB
15, 7%, 67%
CMYK
0, 5, 7, 33
LAB
67, 3, 3
LCH
67, 4, 43
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 39
XYZ
35, 37, 38
LUV
67, 5, 3
HWB
15, 62%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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