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
AFA8A3
RGB
175, 168, 163
HSL
25, 7%, 66%
HSB
25, 7%, 69%
CMYK
0, 4, 7, 31
LAB
69, 2, 4
LCH
69, 4, 61
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 58
XYZ
38, 40, 40
LUV
69, 4, 5
HWB
25, 64%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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