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
AAAEB8
RGB
170, 174, 184
HSL
223, 9%, 69%
HSB
223, 8%, 72%
CMYK
8, 5, 0, 28
LAB
71, 0, -6
LCH
71, 6, 270
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 268
XYZ
40, 42, 51
LUV
71, -3, -8
HWB
223, 67%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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