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
ACAEB9
RGB
172, 174, 185
HSL
231, 8%, 70%
HSB
231, 7%, 73%
CMYK
7, 6, 0, 27
LAB
71, 1, -6
LCH
71, 6, 278
OKLCH
0.75, 0.02, 278
XYZ
41, 43, 52
LUV
71, -2, -9
HWB
231, 67%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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