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
AFA89E
RGB
175, 168, 158
HSL
35, 10%, 65%
HSB
35, 10%, 69%
CMYK
0, 4, 10, 31
LAB
69, 1, 6
LCH
69, 6, 78
OKLCH
0.73, 0.02, 77
XYZ
38, 40, 38
LUV
69, 5, 9
HWB
35, 62%, 31%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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