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
ACAEB8
RGB
172, 174, 184
HSL
230, 8%, 70%
HSB
230, 7%, 72%
CMYK
7, 5, 0, 28
LAB
71, 1, -5
LCH
71, 5, 278
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 277
XYZ
41, 43, 51
LUV
71, -2, -8
HWB
230, 67%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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