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
AFB7BC
RGB
175, 183, 188
HSL
203, 9%, 71%
HSB
203, 7%, 74%
CMYK
7, 3, 0, 26
LAB
74, -2, -4
LCH
74, 4, 239
OKLCH
0.77, 0.01, 235
XYZ
44, 47, 54
LUV
74, -5, -5
HWB
203, 69%, 26%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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