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
AFACB0
RGB
175, 172, 176
HSL
285, 2%, 68%
HSB
285, 2%, 69%
CMYK
1, 2, 0, 31
LAB
71, 2, -2
LCH
71, 2, 315
OKLCH
0.75, 0.01, 318
XYZ
40, 42, 47
LUV
71, 1, -3
HWB
285, 67%, 31%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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