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
AAA69C
RGB
170, 166, 156
HSL
43, 8%, 64%
HSB
43, 8%, 67%
CMYK
0, 2, 8, 33
LAB
68, 0, 6
LCH
68, 6, 89
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 89
XYZ
36, 38, 37
LUV
68, 3, 8
HWB
43, 61%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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