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
AAA5A2
RGB
170, 165, 162
HSL
23, 4%, 65%
HSB
23, 5%, 67%
CMYK
0, 3, 5, 33
LAB
68, 1, 2
LCH
68, 3, 57
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 53
XYZ
37, 38, 40
LUV
68, 3, 3
HWB
23, 64%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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