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
AEA8A3
RGB
174, 168, 163
HSL
27, 6%, 66%
HSB
27, 6%, 68%
CMYK
0, 3, 6, 32
LAB
69, 2, 3
LCH
69, 4, 65
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 63
XYZ
38, 40, 40
LUV
69, 4, 5
HWB
27, 64%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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