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
AFB6BA
RGB
175, 182, 186
HSL
202, 7%, 71%
HSB
202, 6%, 73%
CMYK
6, 2, 0, 27
LAB
74, -2, -3
LCH
74, 4, 236
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 232
XYZ
43, 46, 53
LUV
74, -4, -4
HWB
202, 69%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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