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
AEABB2
RGB
174, 171, 178
HSL
266, 4%, 68%
HSB
266, 4%, 70%
CMYK
2, 4, 0, 30
LAB
70, 2, -3
LCH
70, 4, 303
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 305
XYZ
40, 41, 48
LUV
70, 1, -5
HWB
266, 67%, 30%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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