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
AF9685
RGB
175, 150, 133
HSL
24, 21%, 60%
HSB
24, 24%, 69%
CMYK
0, 14, 24, 31
LAB
64, 8, 13
LCH
64, 15, 59
OKLCH
0.69, 0.04, 56
XYZ
33, 33, 27
LUV
64, 17, 16
HWB
24, 52%, 31%
Pantone
7503 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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