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
AAA8AF
RGB
170, 168, 175
HSL
257, 4%, 67%
HSB
257, 4%, 69%
CMYK
3, 4, 0, 31
LAB
69, 2, -3
LCH
69, 4, 297
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 299
XYZ
38, 40, 46
LUV
69, 1, -5
HWB
257, 66%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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