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
AFB3AA
RGB
175, 179, 170
HSL
87, 6%, 68%
HSB
87, 5%, 70%
CMYK
2, 0, 5, 30
LAB
72, -3, 4
LCH
72, 5, 123
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 126
XYZ
41, 44, 44
LUV
72, -2, 7
HWB
87, 67%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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