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
ADB2BE
RGB
173, 178, 190
HSL
222, 12%, 71%
HSB
222, 9%, 75%
CMYK
9, 6, 0, 25
LAB
72, 0, -7
LCH
72, 7, 270
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 268
XYZ
42, 44, 55
LUV
72, -3, -10
HWB
222, 68%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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