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
AFA3A1
RGB
175, 163, 161
HSL
9, 8%, 66%
HSB
9, 8%, 69%
CMYK
0, 7, 8, 31
LAB
68, 4, 3
LCH
68, 5, 32
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 29
XYZ
37, 38, 39
LUV
68, 7, 3
HWB
9, 63%, 31%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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