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
ABA4A5
RGB
171, 164, 165
HSL
351, 4%, 66%
HSB
351, 4%, 67%
CMYK
0, 4, 4, 33
LAB
68, 3, 0
LCH
68, 3, 9
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 7
XYZ
37, 38, 41
LUV
68, 4, 0
HWB
351, 64%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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