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
ACAEB5
RGB
172, 174, 181
HSL
227, 6%, 69%
HSB
227, 5%, 71%
CMYK
5, 4, 0, 29
LAB
71, 0, -4
LCH
71, 4, 274
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 273
XYZ
40, 42, 50
LUV
71, -2, -6
HWB
227, 67%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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