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
ACB2C2
RGB
172, 178, 194
HSL
224, 15%, 72%
HSB
224, 11%, 76%
CMYK
11, 8, 0, 24
LAB
72, 0, -9
LCH
72, 9, 271
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 269
XYZ
43, 45, 57
LUV
72, -4, -14
HWB
224, 67%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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