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
AFA899
RGB
175, 168, 153
HSL
41, 12%, 64%
HSB
41, 13%, 69%
CMYK
0, 4, 13, 31
LAB
69, 1, 9
LCH
69, 9, 86
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 86
XYZ
37, 39, 36
LUV
69, 5, 12
HWB
41, 60%, 31%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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