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
AEB9D0
RGB
174, 185, 208
HSL
221, 27%, 75%
HSB
221, 16%, 82%
CMYK
16, 11, 0, 18
LAB
75, 0, -13
LCH
75, 13, 268
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 265
XYZ
46, 48, 67
LUV
75, -7, -20
HWB
221, 68%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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