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
ACAEB7
RGB
172, 174, 183
HSL
229, 7%, 70%
HSB
229, 6%, 72%
CMYK
6, 5, 0, 28
LAB
71, 1, -5
LCH
71, 5, 277
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 276
XYZ
41, 42, 51
LUV
71, -2, -7
HWB
229, 67%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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