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
AFB8A8
RGB
175, 184, 168
HSL
94, 10%, 69%
HSB
94, 9%, 72%
CMYK
5, 0, 9, 28
LAB
74, -5, 7
LCH
74, 9, 128
OKLCH
0.77, 0.02, 131
XYZ
42, 46, 44
LUV
74, -4, 11
HWB
94, 66%, 28%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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