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
AFB2C8
RGB
175, 178, 200
HSL
233, 19%, 74%
HSB
233, 13%, 78%
CMYK
12, 11, 0, 22
LAB
73, 2, -12
LCH
73, 12, 281
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 279
XYZ
44, 45, 61
LUV
73, -3, -18
HWB
233, 69%, 22%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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