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
AFB4CF
RGB
175, 180, 207
HSL
231, 25%, 75%
HSB
231, 15%, 81%
CMYK
15, 13, 0, 19
LAB
74, 2, -14
LCH
74, 15, 279
OKLCH
0.77, 0.04, 277
XYZ
45, 46, 66
LUV
74, -4, -22
HWB
231, 69%, 19%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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