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
ADB2BF
RGB
173, 178, 191
HSL
223, 12%, 71%
HSB
223, 9%, 75%
CMYK
9, 7, 0, 25
LAB
72, 0, -7
LCH
72, 7, 271
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 269
XYZ
43, 44, 56
LUV
72, -3, -11
HWB
223, 68%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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