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
AFB3AD
RGB
175, 179, 173
HSL
100, 4%, 69%
HSB
100, 3%, 70%
CMYK
2, 0, 3, 30
LAB
72, -2, 3
LCH
72, 3, 132
OKLCH
0.76, 0.01, 135
XYZ
41, 44, 46
LUV
72, -2, 4
HWB
100, 68%, 30%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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