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
AFAEB9
RGB
175, 174, 185
HSL
245, 7%, 70%
HSB
245, 6%, 73%
CMYK
5, 6, 0, 27
LAB
71, 2, -6
LCH
71, 6, 289
OKLCH
0.76, 0.02, 290
XYZ
42, 43, 52
LUV
71, 0, -9
HWB
245, 68%, 27%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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