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
AEAAAB
RGB
174, 170, 171
HSL
345, 2%, 67%
HSB
345, 2%, 68%
CMYK
0, 2, 2, 32
LAB
70, 2, 0
LCH
70, 2, 1
OKLCH
0.74, 0.00, 0
XYZ
39, 41, 44
LUV
70, 2, 0
HWB
345, 67%, 32%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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