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
ABA097
RGB
171, 160, 151
HSL
27, 11%, 63%
HSB
27, 12%, 67%
CMYK
0, 6, 12, 33
LAB
67, 3, 6
LCH
67, 7, 65
OKLCH
0.71, 0.02, 62
XYZ
35, 36, 34
LUV
67, 7, 8
HWB
27, 59%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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