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
AFB8CD
RGB
175, 184, 205
HSL
222, 23%, 75%
HSB
222, 15%, 80%
CMYK
15, 10, 0, 20
LAB
75, 0, -12
LCH
75, 12, 270
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 267
XYZ
46, 48, 65
LUV
75, -6, -18
HWB
222, 69%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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