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
AFB4C2
RGB
175, 180, 194
HSL
224, 13%, 72%
HSB
224, 10%, 76%
CMYK
10, 7, 0, 24
LAB
73, 0, -8
LCH
73, 8, 272
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 270
XYZ
44, 46, 58
LUV
73, -4, -12
HWB
224, 69%, 24%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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