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
AFB4BA
RGB
175, 180, 186
HSL
213, 7%, 71%
HSB
213, 6%, 73%
CMYK
6, 3, 0, 27
LAB
73, -1, -4
LCH
73, 4, 256
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 253
XYZ
43, 45, 53
LUV
73, -3, -5
HWB
213, 69%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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