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
ACABB1
RGB
172, 171, 177
HSL
250, 4%, 68%
HSB
250, 3%, 69%
CMYK
3, 3, 0, 31
LAB
70, 1, -3
LCH
70, 3, 292
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 294
XYZ
40, 41, 47
LUV
70, 0, -5
HWB
250, 67%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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