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
AFB2B7
RGB
175, 178, 183
HSL
218, 5%, 70%
HSB
218, 4%, 72%
CMYK
4, 3, 0, 28
LAB
72, 0, -3
LCH
72, 3, 263
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 261
XYZ
42, 44, 51
LUV
72, -2, -4
HWB
218, 69%, 28%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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