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
AAA8B2
RGB
170, 168, 178
HSL
252, 6%, 68%
HSB
252, 6%, 70%
CMYK
4, 6, 0, 30
LAB
69, 2, -5
LCH
69, 5, 294
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 295
XYZ
39, 40, 48
LUV
69, 1, -8
HWB
252, 66%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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