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
AEB8CC
RGB
174, 184, 204
HSL
220, 23%, 74%
HSB
220, 15%, 80%
CMYK
15, 10, 0, 20
LAB
74, -1, -11
LCH
74, 11, 267
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 264
XYZ
45, 48, 64
LUV
74, -6, -17
HWB
220, 68%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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