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
AAAFA8
RGB
170, 175, 168
HSL
103, 4%, 67%
HSB
103, 4%, 69%
CMYK
3, 0, 4, 31
LAB
71, -3, 3
LCH
71, 4, 134
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 137
XYZ
39, 42, 43
LUV
71, -2, 5
HWB
103, 66%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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