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
AEB8CE
RGB
174, 184, 206
HSL
221, 25%, 75%
HSB
221, 16%, 81%
CMYK
16, 11, 0, 19
LAB
75, 0, -12
LCH
75, 12, 269
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 266
XYZ
46, 48, 65
LUV
75, -7, -19
HWB
221, 68%, 19%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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