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
AEAFB8
RGB
174, 175, 184
HSL
234, 7%, 70%
HSB
234, 5%, 72%
CMYK
5, 5, 0, 28
LAB
72, 1, -5
LCH
72, 5, 281
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 281
XYZ
41, 43, 51
LUV
72, -1, -7
HWB
234, 68%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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