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
AF978E
RGB
175, 151, 142
HSL
16, 17%, 62%
HSB
16, 19%, 69%
CMYK
0, 14, 19, 31
LAB
64, 8, 8
LCH
64, 12, 45
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 42
XYZ
34, 33, 30
LUV
64, 15, 10
HWB
16, 56%, 31%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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