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
AAACB2
RGB
170, 172, 178
HSL
225, 5%, 68%
HSB
225, 4%, 70%
CMYK
4, 3, 0, 30
LAB
70, 0, -3
LCH
70, 3, 272
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 271
XYZ
39, 41, 48
LUV
70, -1, -5
HWB
225, 67%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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