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
AFB0AE
RGB
175, 176, 174
HSL
90, 1%, 69%
HSB
90, 1%, 69%
CMYK
1, 0, 1, 31
LAB
72, -1, 1
LCH
72, 1, 126
OKLCH
0.76, 0.00, 129
XYZ
41, 43, 46
LUV
72, 0, 1
HWB
90, 68%, 31%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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