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
AFBAD1
RGB
175, 186, 209
HSL
221, 27%, 75%
HSB
221, 16%, 82%
CMYK
16, 11, 0, 18
LAB
75, 0, -13
LCH
75, 13, 268
OKLCH
0.79, 0.03, 265
XYZ
47, 49, 67
LUV
75, -7, -20
HWB
221, 69%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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