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
B0AAAE
RGB
176, 170, 174
HSL
320, 4%, 68%
HSB
320, 3%, 69%
CMYK
0, 3, 1, 31
LAB
70, 3, -1
LCH
70, 3, 336
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 338
XYZ
40, 41, 46
LUV
70, 3, -2
HWB
320, 67%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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