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
AFB8CA
RGB
175, 184, 202
HSL
220, 20%, 74%
HSB
220, 13%, 79%
CMYK
13, 9, 0, 21
LAB
74, -1, -10
LCH
74, 10, 267
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 264
XYZ
45, 48, 63
LUV
74, -6, -16
HWB
220, 69%, 21%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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