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
AFAAB3
RGB
175, 170, 179
HSL
273, 6%, 68%
HSB
273, 5%, 70%
CMYK
2, 5, 0, 30
LAB
70, 3, -4
LCH
70, 5, 308
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 310
XYZ
40, 41, 48
LUV
70, 2, -6
HWB
273, 67%, 30%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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