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
AAA8A1
RGB
170, 168, 161
HSL
47, 5%, 65%
HSB
47, 5%, 67%
CMYK
0, 1, 5, 33
LAB
69, 0, 4
LCH
69, 4, 93
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 94
XYZ
37, 39, 39
LUV
69, 2, 6
HWB
47, 63%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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