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
ABA5AC
RGB
171, 165, 172
HSL
291, 4%, 66%
HSB
291, 4%, 67%
CMYK
1, 4, 0, 33
LAB
68, 3, -3
LCH
68, 4, 319
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 321
XYZ
38, 39, 44
LUV
68, 3, -5
HWB
291, 65%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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