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
ADAAB2
RGB
173, 170, 178
HSL
263, 5%, 68%
HSB
263, 4%, 70%
CMYK
3, 4, 0, 30
LAB
70, 2, -4
LCH
70, 4, 301
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 303
XYZ
40, 41, 48
LUV
70, 1, -6
HWB
263, 67%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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