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
AEB3C2
RGB
174, 179, 194
HSL
225, 14%, 72%
HSB
225, 10%, 76%
CMYK
10, 8, 0, 24
LAB
73, 0, -8
LCH
73, 8, 273
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 271
XYZ
43, 45, 57
LUV
73, -4, -13
HWB
225, 68%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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