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
ACAAAE
RGB
172, 170, 174
HSL
270, 2%, 67%
HSB
270, 2%, 68%
CMYK
1, 2, 0, 32
LAB
70, 1, -2
LCH
70, 2, 306
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 308
XYZ
39, 41, 46
LUV
70, 1, -3
HWB
270, 67%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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