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
AFA99E
RGB
175, 169, 158
HSL
39, 10%, 65%
HSB
39, 10%, 69%
CMYK
0, 3, 10, 31
LAB
70, 1, 7
LCH
70, 7, 83
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 83
XYZ
38, 40, 38
LUV
70, 4, 9
HWB
39, 62%, 31%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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