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
AAA8AC
RGB
170, 168, 172
HSL
270, 2%, 67%
HSB
270, 2%, 67%
CMYK
1, 2, 0, 33
LAB
69, 1, -2
LCH
69, 2, 306
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 308
XYZ
38, 40, 45
LUV
69, 1, -3
HWB
270, 66%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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