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
AFB5BD
RGB
175, 181, 189
HSL
214, 10%, 71%
HSB
214, 7%, 74%
CMYK
7, 4, 0, 26
LAB
73, -1, -5
LCH
73, 5, 258
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 256
XYZ
43, 46, 55
LUV
73, -4, -7
HWB
214, 69%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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