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
AEB3BD
RGB
174, 179, 189
HSL
220, 10%, 71%
HSB
220, 8%, 74%
CMYK
8, 5, 0, 26
LAB
73, 0, -6
LCH
73, 6, 267
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 264
XYZ
43, 45, 55
LUV
73, -3, -9
HWB
220, 68%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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