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
AEAFB9
RGB
174, 175, 185
HSL
235, 7%, 70%
HSB
235, 6%, 73%
CMYK
6, 5, 0, 27
LAB
72, 1, -5
LCH
72, 5, 282
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 281
XYZ
42, 43, 52
LUV
72, -1, -8
HWB
235, 68%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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