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
ACA8A1
RGB
172, 168, 161
HSL
38, 6%, 65%
HSB
38, 6%, 67%
CMYK
0, 2, 6, 33
LAB
69, 1, 4
LCH
69, 4, 83
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 82
XYZ
37, 39, 39
LUV
69, 3, 6
HWB
38, 63%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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