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
AFB6C8
RGB
175, 182, 200
HSL
223, 19%, 74%
HSB
223, 13%, 78%
CMYK
12, 9, 0, 22
LAB
74, 0, -10
LCH
74, 10, 271
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 269
XYZ
45, 47, 61
LUV
74, -5, -15
HWB
223, 69%, 22%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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