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
ACA49C
RGB
172, 164, 156
HSL
30, 9%, 64%
HSB
30, 9%, 67%
CMYK
0, 5, 9, 33
LAB
68, 2, 5
LCH
68, 6, 70
OKLCH
0.72, 0.01, 68
XYZ
36, 38, 37
LUV
68, 5, 7
HWB
30, 61%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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