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
AFB0BC
RGB
175, 176, 188
HSL
235, 9%, 71%
HSB
235, 7%, 74%
CMYK
7, 6, 0, 26
LAB
72, 1, -6
LCH
72, 6, 282
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 282
XYZ
42, 44, 54
LUV
72, -1, -10
HWB
235, 69%, 26%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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