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
AFB3CA
RGB
175, 179, 202
HSL
231, 20%, 74%
HSB
231, 13%, 79%
CMYK
13, 11, 0, 21
LAB
73, 2, -12
LCH
73, 12, 279
OKLCH
0.77, 0.03, 278
XYZ
44, 46, 62
LUV
73, -3, -19
HWB
231, 69%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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