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
AFB3B8
RGB
175, 179, 184
HSL
213, 6%, 70%
HSB
213, 5%, 72%
CMYK
5, 3, 0, 28
LAB
73, -1, -3
LCH
73, 3, 257
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 254
XYZ
42, 45, 52
LUV
73, -3, -4
HWB
213, 69%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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