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
ABA6A5
RGB
171, 166, 165
HSL
10, 3%, 66%
HSB
10, 4%, 67%
CMYK
0, 3, 4, 33
LAB
69, 2, 1
LCH
69, 2, 35
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 31
XYZ
37, 39, 41
LUV
69, 3, 1
HWB
10, 65%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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