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
AEA59C
RGB
174, 165, 156
HSL
30, 10%, 65%
HSB
30, 10%, 68%
CMYK
0, 5, 10, 32
LAB
68, 2, 6
LCH
68, 6, 70
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 68
XYZ
37, 38, 37
LUV
68, 6, 8
HWB
30, 61%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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