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
AEB3BF
RGB
174, 179, 191
HSL
222, 12%, 72%
HSB
222, 9%, 75%
CMYK
9, 6, 0, 25
LAB
73, 0, -7
LCH
73, 7, 270
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 268
XYZ
43, 45, 56
LUV
73, -3, -10
HWB
222, 68%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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