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
ABA298
RGB
171, 162, 152
HSL
32, 10%, 63%
HSB
32, 11%, 67%
CMYK
0, 5, 11, 33
LAB
67, 2, 6
LCH
67, 7, 72
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 70
XYZ
35, 37, 35
LUV
67, 6, 9
HWB
32, 60%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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