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
AAACB3
RGB
170, 172, 179
HSL
227, 6%, 68%
HSB
227, 5%, 70%
CMYK
5, 4, 0, 30
LAB
70, 0, -4
LCH
70, 4, 274
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 273
XYZ
39, 41, 49
LUV
70, -2, -6
HWB
227, 67%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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