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
AEA9AF
RGB
174, 169, 175
HSL
290, 4%, 67%
HSB
290, 3%, 69%
CMYK
1, 3, 0, 31
LAB
70, 3, -2
LCH
70, 4, 318
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 321
XYZ
39, 40, 46
LUV
70, 2, -4
HWB
290, 66%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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