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
AAA9B7
RGB
170, 169, 183
HSL
244, 9%, 69%
HSB
244, 8%, 72%
CMYK
7, 8, 0, 28
LAB
70, 2, -7
LCH
70, 7, 289
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 289
XYZ
39, 40, 51
LUV
70, 0, -11
HWB
244, 66%, 28%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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