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
AFBAD2
RGB
175, 186, 210
HSL
221, 28%, 75%
HSB
221, 17%, 82%
CMYK
17, 11, 0, 18
LAB
75, 0, -14
LCH
75, 14, 269
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 266
XYZ
47, 49, 68
LUV
75, -7, -21
HWB
221, 69%, 18%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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