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
AFAAA8
RGB
175, 170, 168
HSL
17, 4%, 67%
HSB
17, 4%, 69%
CMYK
0, 3, 4, 31
LAB
70, 2, 2
LCH
70, 2, 47
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 43
XYZ
39, 41, 43
LUV
70, 3, 2
HWB
17, 66%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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