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
AEADB4
RGB
174, 173, 180
HSL
249, 4%, 69%
HSB
249, 4%, 71%
CMYK
3, 4, 0, 29
LAB
71, 1, -3
LCH
71, 4, 291
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 293
XYZ
41, 42, 49
LUV
71, 0, -5
HWB
249, 68%, 29%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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