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
ACAEB3
RGB
172, 174, 179
HSL
223, 4%, 69%
HSB
223, 4%, 70%
CMYK
4, 3, 0, 30
LAB
71, 0, -3
LCH
71, 3, 270
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 269
XYZ
40, 42, 49
LUV
71, -1, -4
HWB
223, 67%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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