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
AAAEB5
RGB
170, 174, 181
HSL
218, 7%, 69%
HSB
218, 6%, 71%
CMYK
6, 4, 0, 29
LAB
71, 0, -4
LCH
71, 4, 264
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 262
XYZ
40, 42, 50
LUV
71, -3, -6
HWB
218, 67%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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