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
AFB5CB
RGB
175, 181, 203
HSL
227, 21%, 74%
HSB
227, 14%, 80%
CMYK
14, 11, 0, 20
LAB
74, 1, -12
LCH
74, 12, 276
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 274
XYZ
45, 46, 63
LUV
74, -4, -18
HWB
227, 69%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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