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
AEB0B8
RGB
174, 176, 184
HSL
228, 7%, 70%
HSB
228, 5%, 72%
CMYK
5, 4, 0, 28
LAB
72, 0, -4
LCH
72, 4, 276
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 275
XYZ
42, 44, 52
LUV
72, -2, -7
HWB
228, 68%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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