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
AFB5CA
RGB
175, 181, 202
HSL
227, 20%, 74%
HSB
227, 13%, 79%
CMYK
13, 10, 0, 21
LAB
74, 1, -11
LCH
74, 11, 275
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 273
XYZ
45, 46, 62
LUV
74, -4, -18
HWB
227, 69%, 21%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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