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
AFAA9F
RGB
175, 170, 159
HSL
41, 9%, 65%
HSB
41, 9%, 69%
CMYK
0, 3, 9, 31
LAB
70, 0, 6
LCH
70, 6, 86
OKLCH
0.74, 0.02, 86
XYZ
38, 40, 39
LUV
70, 4, 9
HWB
41, 62%, 31%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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