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
ACA8A5
RGB
172, 168, 165
HSL
26, 4%, 66%
HSB
26, 4%, 67%
CMYK
0, 2, 4, 33
LAB
69, 1, 2
LCH
69, 2, 63
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 60
XYZ
38, 39, 41
LUV
69, 2, 3
HWB
26, 65%, 33%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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