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
AFB6BE
RGB
175, 182, 190
HSL
212, 10%, 72%
HSB
212, 8%, 75%
CMYK
8, 4, 0, 25
LAB
74, -1, -5
LCH
74, 5, 255
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 252
XYZ
44, 46, 55
LUV
74, -4, -7
HWB
212, 69%, 25%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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