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
AEB5C4
RGB
174, 181, 196
HSL
221, 16%, 73%
HSB
221, 11%, 77%
CMYK
11, 8, 0, 23
LAB
73, 0, -9
LCH
73, 9, 268
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 266
XYZ
44, 46, 59
LUV
73, -5, -13
HWB
221, 68%, 23%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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