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
ACA398
RGB
172, 163, 152
HSL
33, 11%, 64%
HSB
33, 12%, 67%
CMYK
0, 5, 12, 33
LAB
68, 2, 7
LCH
68, 7, 74
OKLCH
0.72, 0.02, 73
XYZ
36, 37, 35
LUV
68, 6, 10
HWB
33, 60%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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