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
ADB2C2
RGB
173, 178, 194
HSL
226, 15%, 72%
HSB
226, 11%, 76%
CMYK
11, 8, 0, 24
LAB
73, 1, -9
LCH
73, 9, 274
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 272
XYZ
43, 45, 57
LUV
73, -4, -13
HWB
226, 68%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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