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
AFB7AA
RGB
175, 183, 170
HSL
97, 8%, 69%
HSB
97, 7%, 72%
CMYK
4, 0, 7, 28
LAB
73, -5, 6
LCH
73, 7, 130
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 133
XYZ
42, 46, 45
LUV
73, -4, 9
HWB
97, 67%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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