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
AEAAA9
RGB
174, 170, 169
HSL
12, 3%, 67%
HSB
12, 3%, 68%
CMYK
0, 2, 3, 32
LAB
70, 1, 1
LCH
70, 2, 38
OKLCH
0.74, 0.00, 34
XYZ
39, 41, 43
LUV
70, 2, 1
HWB
12, 66%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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