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
ABABB0
RGB
171, 171, 176
HSL
240, 3%, 68%
HSB
240, 3%, 69%
CMYK
3, 3, 0, 31
LAB
70, 1, -3
LCH
70, 3, 285
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 286
XYZ
39, 41, 47
LUV
70, 0, -4
HWB
240, 67%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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