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
AFA9B4
RGB
175, 169, 180
HSL
273, 7%, 68%
HSB
273, 6%, 71%
CMYK
3, 6, 0, 29
LAB
70, 4, -5
LCH
70, 6, 308
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 310
XYZ
40, 41, 49
LUV
70, 3, -8
HWB
273, 66%, 29%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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