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
AFAEC9
RGB
175, 174, 201
HSL
242, 20%, 74%
HSB
242, 13%, 79%
CMYK
13, 13, 0, 21
LAB
72, 4, -14
LCH
72, 14, 288
OKLCH
0.76, 0.04, 287
XYZ
43, 44, 61
LUV
72, -1, -22
HWB
242, 68%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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