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
AFB5CD
RGB
175, 181, 205
HSL
228, 23%, 75%
HSB
228, 15%, 80%
CMYK
15, 12, 0, 20
LAB
74, 1, -13
LCH
74, 13, 277
OKLCH
0.78, 0.03, 274
XYZ
45, 47, 64
LUV
74, -5, -20
HWB
228, 69%, 20%
Pantone
5285 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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