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
AFB2BB
RGB
175, 178, 187
HSL
225, 8%, 71%
HSB
225, 6%, 73%
CMYK
6, 5, 0, 27
LAB
73, 0, -5
LCH
73, 5, 272
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 271
XYZ
43, 45, 53
LUV
73, -2, -8
HWB
225, 69%, 27%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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