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
AEBAD3
RGB
174, 186, 211
HSL
221, 30%, 75%
HSB
221, 18%, 83%
CMYK
18, 12, 0, 17
LAB
75, 0, -14
LCH
75, 14, 268
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 265
XYZ
47, 49, 69
LUV
75, -8, -22
HWB
221, 68%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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