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
AFB4BF
RGB
175, 180, 191
HSL
221, 11%, 72%
HSB
221, 8%, 75%
CMYK
8, 6, 0, 25
LAB
73, 0, -6
LCH
73, 6, 268
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 266
XYZ
43, 46, 56
LUV
73, -3, -9
HWB
221, 69%, 25%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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