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
AEA8A5
RGB
174, 168, 165
HSL
20, 5%, 66%
HSB
20, 5%, 68%
CMYK
0, 3, 5, 32
LAB
69, 2, 2
LCH
69, 3, 52
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 49
XYZ
38, 40, 41
LUV
69, 4, 3
HWB
20, 65%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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