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
AAA2A7
RGB
170, 162, 167
HSL
322, 4%, 65%
HSB
322, 5%, 67%
CMYK
0, 5, 2, 33
LAB
67, 4, -2
LCH
67, 4, 338
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 339
XYZ
36, 37, 42
LUV
67, 4, -3
HWB
322, 64%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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