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
AFA5A0
RGB
175, 165, 160
HSL
20, 9%, 66%
HSB
20, 9%, 69%
CMYK
0, 6, 9, 31
LAB
68, 3, 4
LCH
68, 5, 52
OKLCH
0.73, 0.01, 49
XYZ
37, 39, 39
LUV
68, 6, 5
HWB
20, 63%, 31%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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