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
AFB7AC
RGB
175, 183, 172
HSL
104, 7%, 70%
HSB
104, 6%, 72%
CMYK
4, 0, 6, 28
LAB
74, -4, 5
LCH
74, 6, 134
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 137
XYZ
42, 46, 46
LUV
74, -4, 8
HWB
104, 67%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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