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
ABA8AD
RGB
171, 168, 173
HSL
276, 3%, 67%
HSB
276, 3%, 68%
CMYK
1, 3, 0, 32
LAB
69, 2, -2
LCH
69, 3, 310
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 312
XYZ
38, 40, 45
LUV
69, 1, -4
HWB
276, 66%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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