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
AFBDD4
RGB
175, 189, 212
HSL
217, 30%, 76%
HSB
217, 17%, 83%
CMYK
17, 11, 0, 17
LAB
76, -1, -13
LCH
76, 13, 264
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 260
XYZ
48, 50, 69
LUV
76, -9, -20
HWB
217, 69%, 17%
Pantone
Cool Gray 1 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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