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
AFACA5
RGB
175, 172, 165
HSL
42, 6%, 67%
HSB
42, 6%, 69%
CMYK
0, 2, 6, 31
LAB
70, 0, 4
LCH
70, 4, 88
OKLCH
0.74, 0.01, 87
XYZ
39, 41, 42
LUV
70, 2, 6
HWB
42, 65%, 31%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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