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
AAA498
RGB
170, 164, 152
HSL
40, 10%, 63%
HSB
40, 11%, 67%
CMYK
0, 4, 11, 33
LAB
68, 1, 7
LCH
68, 7, 85
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 85
XYZ
36, 37, 35
LUV
68, 4, 10
HWB
40, 60%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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