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
AF978F
RGB
175, 151, 143
HSL
15, 17%, 62%
HSB
15, 18%, 69%
CMYK
0, 14, 18, 31
LAB
64, 8, 8
LCH
64, 11, 43
OKLCH
0.70, 0.03, 39
XYZ
34, 33, 31
LUV
64, 15, 9
HWB
15, 56%, 31%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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