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
ADA8A8
RGB
173, 168, 168
HSL
0, 3%, 67%
HSB
0, 3%, 68%
CMYK
0, 3, 3, 32
LAB
69, 2, 1
LCH
69, 2, 20
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 17
XYZ
38, 40, 43
LUV
69, 3, 1
HWB
0, 66%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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